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dive bomb

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Too Afraid to Ask

A dive bomb is when a driver quickly swerves into another lane, often in a risky way, like trying to pass another vehicle. It's not a safe way to change lanes and can lead to accidents.

Technical Definition

A dive bomb refers to a sudden and aggressive maneuver where a driver changes lanes quickly, often without adequate space or caution. This term is commonly used in motorsports and aggressive driving contexts to describe risky lane changes.

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"...the final move is a dive bomb that goes on as the guy in the right lane is passing the cyclist..."

Corvette ZR1X; Roma Spider Review; New Ultralight; Q&A The Smoking Tire 06:40

"Now, was this Alan Taylor Smith turning in on Shedden, [506.9s] or was it a Shedden dive bomb? I think the door was open for Shedden..."

BRANDS HATCH INDY RACE TO POLE REVIEW 2026 BTCP British Touring Car Podcast 08:26

"Clip this, clip this when they go into the wall at turn one. [..] like he's not the kind of driver that would put a stupid dive bomb on his own teammate at Monaco. [..] a dive bomb."

Reaction to Monaco GP practice P1 with Matt and Tommy 14:06

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