got behind the wheel
Том хотел, чтобы я сел за руль.
Tom wanted me to drive.
Ну перебрал парень, сел за руль и машина свалилась в реку.
Well, the guy had too much to drink, got behind the wheel, and the car ended up in the river.
— Прокол (1981)
Парень сел за руль, и вдруг у него спустило колесо.
The guy got behind the wheel, and suddenly one of his tires went flat.
— Прокол (1981)
Ты хотел бы, чтобы я сел за руль?
Would you like me to drive?