The phrase "to drive a car" means to operate or control a motor vehicle by using its controls, such as steering wheel, accelerator and brake pedals, gear shift, etc. It involves guiding the car in the desired direction, maintaining speed, stopping and starting the engine when necessary, changing gears, turning corners, overtaking other vehicles or avoiding obstacles on the road. The act of driving a car requires concentration, skill, knowledge of traffic rules and regulations, as well as physical coordination and dexterity.