If you put the main characters in a vehicle, at some point the player character will have to drive aforementioned vehicle.
Gears of War 2 is unusual: it’s put us all in this tank, and rather than giving me the Horrible Vehicle Sequence straight up, I’ve been sent on a variety of errands first first. I’ll no doubt get my reward soon.
(Other than bracing for the impact of an HVS, it’s a very guilty pleasure, and despite some misfires, a very good game).