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But Musk’s close connection to Trump has investors hoping that the new administration will clear the way for some of his grand plans, including approval of true self-driving cars that don’t have accelerator or brake pedals or steering wheels, which Musk has promised for years.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
The car did not detect Hunter's hands on the steering wheel for more than a minute before the crash, according to a report by the detective investigating the incident.
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Joel Rose, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Several members of the Chicago Fire Department falsified reports and misled investigators after a high-ranking department member was found slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle in 2022, according to a new report from the city’s Office of Inspector General.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
She was draped over the steering wheel of her car, dead from a rifle shot to the neck.
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Judy Rybak, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1750, in the meaning defined above
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“Steering wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20wheel. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
steering wheel
noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand
More from Merriam-Webster on steering wheel
Nglish: Translation of steering wheel for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about steering wheel
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