How to avoid a car (5)

I believe the answer is:

dodge

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'car' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for dodge that I've seen before include "A quick evasive movement" , "Evasion" , "Evade; ruse" , "Elude, sidestep" , "Avoid by sudden move" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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