Slips across the road (5)

I believe the answer is:

skids

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'slips' is the definition.
('skid' can be a synonym of 'slip')

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for skids that I've seen before include "Slides sideways" , "Slides without control" , "From coasts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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