Force to take the wheel (5)
I believe the answer is:
drive
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'force' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'the wheel' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'to take' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for drive that I've seen before include "Operate or control a vehicle" , "Chauffeur -- force" , "first shot" , "Determination, ambition" , "Urge along" .)