ponerse al volante

A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to take the wheel
A mi madre le encanta conducir. Se pone al volante de su carro y no para ni para tomar un café.My mother loves driving. She takes the wheel of her car and she won't stop even for a coffee.
b. to drive
Si estás cansado, dímelo y me pongo yo al volante.If you're tired, let me know and I'll drive.
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