Lose traction on a road (4)

I believe the answer is:

skid

(Other definitions for skid that I've seen before include "unpredictable motoring event" , "Of vehicle, slide as on ice" , "Slide at an angle" , "go out of control" , "Slip, slide" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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