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Slew (Verb)

Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The car slew to one side, narrowly missing the oncoming traffic as it hydroplaned on the wet pavement.
As the dog was suddenly hit by the blinding light from the side, it slew suddenly, knocking over its owner's groceries.
Her horse slew wildly as a screaming child on the ground startled it.
Trying to regain control, the driver stepped on the brake, and the bus slew sideways on the loose gravel.
Their motorcycle slew sideways when he applied the brake too quickly on the uneven pavement.

Turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The skidding car slew sharply to the right, narrowly missing the oncoming truck.
To avoid the fallen tree, she had to slew her bike to the left at the last moment.
The boat slew abruptly to starboard, tossing the passengers off balance.
The driver's sudden movement caused the bus to slew wildly to the left.
The pilot had to slew the plane hard to the right to avoid the turbulence.