swerve (v)

She swerved but too late.
The driver had to swerve abruptly to avoid colliding with the unexpected obstacle.
The cyclist had to swerve to dodge a pothole in the road.
The driver had to swerve suddenly to avoid colliding with the unexpected obstacle on the road.
In a daring move, the skilled cyclist managed to swerve through traffic with ease.
The pilot skillfully swerved the aircraft to avoid a potential mid-air collision.
Startled by the sudden appearance of the animal, the driver had to swerve sharply to prevent an accident.