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Steer (Verb)

Direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

You'll need to steer left at the next intersection to get to the park.
Be careful not to let that stranger near your children, steer clear of him until we know more.
To avoid confusion, let a local steer you in the right direction for the festival.
She tried her best to steer herself towards the quiet corner of the room where she wouldn't be noticed.
If you want to avoid traffic, try to steer right onto the side road instead of rushing into downtown.

Be a guiding or motivating force or drive; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The experienced sailor was able to steer the boat safely through the stormy weather.
During the flight, the autopilot system began to steer the plane off course.
The GPS navigation system helps drivers steer their cars in the right direction.
To navigate through the dense forest, travelers used a map to help steer themselves.
An external factor can steer the economy in multiple ways depending on the changes made.