backseat driver
noun
an automobile passenger who offers the driver unsolicited advice, warnings, criticism, etc., especially from the backseat.
backseat driving
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a word derived from
backseat driver.
Example Sentences
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One party figure said she would do well to remember her own irritation at Alex Salmond's backseat driving when she replaced him at the top of the party.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
All of the backseat driving many of us are doing about Uber reflects something huge that is coming to a head.
From Forbes ● Jan. 31, 2015
Other than the temperature controlling and backseat driving, Barbra was a really fun, mellow driving buddy.
From Time ● Dec. 5, 2012
In between some backseat driving, he talked to Los Angeles Correspondent Denise Worrell.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hours later, I'm in Simon's backseat, driving to Martin Addison's house, of all places.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
