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back-seat driver

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Noun

  1. An occupant of a large vehicle, such as a firetruck, who helps steer the vehicle from far in the back.
  2. A person sitting (typically) in the back seat of a car issuing (unsolicited and usually unwanted) instructions to the driver.
  3. An opinionated person who offers (unsolicited and often unwanted) advice on the best way to handle a situation.

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