driver noun [C] (VEHICLE)
- The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting the cyclists.
- The driver lost control of his car when the brakes failed, and it went at full speed down the hill.
- My mum's an excellent driver.
- Wintry conditions are making roads hazardous for drivers in the northeast of England.
- After the crash both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage.
driver noun [C] (CAUSE)
We have a vision of an internet that is free and open and is a driver of innovation.
driver for Growing recognition of the links between the health of our wetlands and human health is a driver for conservation.
- Insiders say open-ended contracts have been a key driver of delays and cost overruns.
- The service sector has been the main driver of growth.
- The key driver for revenue is global demand.
- There is more and more demand on hospitals - an ageing population, technological advances, and a society that values healthcare are three of the major drivers.
