driving
US /ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ/
UK /ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ/

1.
treibend, peitschend
having a strong influence on someone or something
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His ambition is the driving force behind his success.
Sein Ehrgeiz ist die treibende Kraft hinter seinem Erfolg.
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The driving rain made visibility very poor.
Der peitschende Regen machte die Sicht sehr schlecht.