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Prepositions before nouns

Of driver or for driver?

For driver is common when something is intended for a driver. Of driver is uncommon and usually appears only after another noun.

Quick answer

How do of and for work with driver?

Use for driver or more naturally for drivers when something is designed for drivers. Of driver usually needs another noun before it, such as the name of the driver or the actions of the driver.

This seat cushion is for drivers on long trips.
The police checked the licence of the driver.
The app includes tools for drivers in busy cities.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for drivers

Showing intended users

Use for drivers when something is designed to help or serve drivers.

The company created training for drivers of electric vehicles.
There is special parking for drivers with permits.
2
noun + of the driver

Showing possession or relation

Use of the driver after another noun.

They recorded the statement of the driver after the accident.
The insurance company reviewed the history of the driver carefully.
3
driver of + vehicle

Identifying the operator

Use driver of to specify what someone drives.

She is the driver of the bus.
The driver of the truck waited outside.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of driver
the statement of the driver
used after another noun to show relation or possession
for driver
This tool is for drivers.
shows intended user; plural drivers is more natural
driver of
the driver of the taxi
identifies the vehicle or machine operated
driver with
a driver with ten years of experience
adds descriptive information

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of driver without a main noun

Of driver normally depends on another noun.

✕ We discussed of driver yesterday. ✓ We discussed the behaviour of the driver yesterday.

Using singular for driver too broadly

English often prefers the plural when speaking generally.

✕ This guide is useful for driver. ✓ This guide is useful for drivers.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. This navigation app is designed ___ drivers.
2. The police questioned the brother ___ the driver.
3. She is the driver ___ the delivery van.

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Frequently asked questions

Is for driver correct?

Yes, in some contexts, but for drivers is more natural for general statements.

When do we use of the driver?

Use it after another noun, such as the opinion of the driver or the actions of the driver.

Can driver be followed by of?

Yes. Driver of is a standard pattern for identifying a vehicle or machine.

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