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Russia slang
Behind the wheel; driving (informal phrase).
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Russia
Formality
Informal.
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za rulom (за рулем) means Behind the wheel; driving (informal phrase). It is best read as russia slang associated with Russia.
"za rulom (за рулем)" means Behind the wheel; driving (informal phrase). In Russia, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
To drive around without a specific destination, just for pleasure
Designated driver service (where a driver is hired to drive the owners car home)
To cut someone off in traffic; aggressive driving.
High-Occupancy Vehicle lane (a carpool lane).
To overtake aggressively in traffic (literally "to cut")
A multi-level parking garage.
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