lane weaver

Zigzagging through traffic

A lane weaver is a driver who repeatedly changes lanes in traffic, darting between vehicles to gain small advantages in position or speed.

The term is pejorative, suggesting reckless or aggressive driving: Some lane weaver nearly sideswiped me on the freeway.

The behavior is associated with impatience and elevated accident risk.

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traffic · aggressive · tailgating · zipper · merging · highway · reckless · impatient · honking · dangerous · speeding · dodging · signal · side mirror · blind spot · blinker · commute · rush hour

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driving behavior

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Under-speed-limit motorist

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traffic flow impact

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Careful vehicle operator

pace car

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G