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Backseat Driver

A backseat driver is a person who offers unsolicited and often irritating advice or criticism to the actual driver of a vehicle.

Noun

1. A passenger in a vehicle who constantly criticizes or provides unwanted instructions to the driver.
2. A person who tries to control or direct a situation they are not officially in charge of.

Examples:

1. My mother-in-law is such a backseat driver; she criticizes my driving every time she's in my car.
2. During meetings, John always acts like a backseat driver, trying to control the discussion even though he's not the team leader.

Adjective

Describing someone or something that behaves like a backseat driver.

Examples:

1. Her backseat driver comments ruined our road trip experience.
2. As a CEO, he was known for his backseat driver management style, always intervening in day-to-day operations.

Related Products:

If you are interested in reading more about backseat drivers or related topics, check out these books:

• Backseat Driver: The Definitive Guide
• Memoirs of a Backseat Driver