swoop and squat v. phr.— «Authorities are taking aim at “swoop and squat” accident scams They call it the “swoop and squat.” A driver pulls in front of another vehicle and slams on the brakes, deliberately causing...
wig-wag n.— «They said the car…was northbound on Bathurst Street on Sunday night when the driver lost control. She was making a right turn and struck a CN wig-wag signal on the main north-south line.» —“Train gives youth rude...
selling loads n.— «They also accuse the company of bad management and taking part in an illegal practice called “selling loads,” which allows outside cabs to pick up customers without paying a $4 airport fee.» —“Taxi...
chatter bump
n.— «Running over the Chatter Bumps was teeth jarring to a driver and shook the car and its parts unmercifully.» —by James Schefter All Corvettes Are Red Jan. 1, 1998. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
swoop and squat n.— «Investigators say the suspects deliberately collided with motorists in a technique known as “swoop and squat.” One driver pulls his vehicle in front of another and slams on the brakes, causing a rear-end...
drive off n.— «Fort Payne authorities were still searching Wednesday for the driver who fatally struck a gas station owner to avoid paying for gas. Husain “Tony” Caddi was killed Friday in the drive off at his Texaco station...