Answer: swerved

AnswerCrossword Clue
SWERVEDAvoided a pothole, perhaps
SWERVEDDeflected.
SWERVEDShifted course.
SWERVEDAvoided an accident, maybe
SWERVEDAvoided an accident, in a way
swervedChange or cause to change direction abruptly
swervedSWERVE, to turn aside suddenly from a straight course