in the driver's seat

Example Sentences

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They come through speakers in the driver’s seat headrest, while the song or podcast keeps playing everywhere else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Despite his glamorous brush with fame, Ellis has not given up the day job, he is still in the driver's seat on a London Underground train.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

His father in the driver’s seat, calmly handing Arnoldo his wallet and phone while stopping mid-chase for red lights.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Leeds’ body, still in the driver’s seat of the SUV with her hands on her lap, could be seen in some of the images.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

I can’t make out the words to his song, but I lean toward Dray in the driver’s seat.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi