at the wheel

1. In command, in control. For example, Ann hated being told what to do; she wanted to be at the wheel by herself. The analogy here is to the steering wheel of an automobile or other vehicle, or the helm of a vessel. For a synonym, see at the helm.

Example Sentences

Chief among them is the estimate that it will involve more than 15 hours at the wheel.

From BBC

I now trust that there is a sober, sane, emotionally stable, well-resourced and compassionate adult woman at the wheel of my life.

From Los Angeles Times

The driver of the other vehicle had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died at the wheel before the crash.

From BBC

A teenager who lost his lower legs in a crash says he "will never forgive" the drink-driver at the wheel.

From BBC

Daniel Burba, 31, and from Morecambe, had an epileptic fit at the wheel of his wife's van when it swerved off the M6 near Lancaster on 20 April, killing his 14-year-old son Ryan Morgan.

From BBC