expression, godan verb (-ru)
hold the steering wheel; drive a car
Idiomatic expression for driving, emphasizing the act of being behind the wheel. Often used when talking about who is driving or the experience of driving.
長距離の運転では、父と交代でハンドルを握った。
On the long drive, I took turns holding the steering wheel with my father.
彼は初
He says he was very nervous the first time he got behind the wheel.