behind-the-wheel
adjectiveUK /bɪˌhaɪnd ðə ˈwiːl/
US /bɪˌhaɪnd ðə ˈwil/
Being the person who drives a car.
She learned a lot during her behind-the-wheel driving lessons.
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2. Relating to hands-on practice in actually driving a vehicle rather than studying in a classroom.
The course includes six hours of behind-the-wheel training.
3. In a position of control or responsibility for steering something.
With the new manager behind-the-wheel, the project moved faster.
4. The part of a driving test where the person actually operates the car.
He passed the written exam but was nervous about the behind-the-wheel portion.