driver's seat

driver's seat (plural driver's seats)

1. (chiefly US) The seat in a vehicle where the driver sits.

   Synonym: (chiefly UK) driving seat

   Coordinate term: passenger seat

2. (figuratively, chiefly US) A position of control or dominance.

   Synonym: (chiefly UK) driving seat

   in the driver's seat

   • 2022 January 4, Victor Mather, “N.F.L.’s Week 18 Will Sort Playoff Berths”, in The New York Times‎^[1]:

     The veteran-laden Rams (12-4) are in the driver’s seat to win the N.F.C. West. Los Angeles will take the prize with a win against the 49ers at home or a loss by the Cardinals (11-5) to the Seahawks.

• “driver's seat”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
• “driver's seat”, in Collins English Dictionary.