die behind the wheel

die behind the wheel

To die while driving, as due to an accident. With the reckless way he drives, I won't be surprised to one day hear that he died behind the wheel.
See also: behind, die, wheel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

die behind the wheel

to die in an automobile accident in a car that one is driving. Poor Fred died behind the wheel in a horrible collision.
See also: behind, die, wheel
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • die in
  • die in (something)
  • behind the wheel
  • at the wheel
  • at/behind the wheel
  • white-van man
  • be at the wheel
  • drop some knowledge on (one)
  • drop someone some knowledge
  • run down
References in periodicals archive
"The number of young people choosing to drive while under the influence is also a cause for concern, especially as Government figures show that young men are more likely to die behind the wheel than any other age group.
DROP IN DRINK-DRIVING; But worrying rise in women risking lives
Melbourne, Apr 9 ( ANI ): Women could be far ahead of men when it comes to driving skills as males are more likely to speed, crash and, tragically, die behind the wheel, according to a new study.
Women 'better and safer drivers than men'
Senna died in 1994 following a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix and remains the last driver to die behind the wheel of an F1 car.
In the driver's seat
Every year there are around 3,500 deaths on our roads and drivers aged between 17 and 21 are far more likely to die behind the wheel than other age group.
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