“career” to mean uncontrolled or wild driving is correct.
Its getting a bit underused these days, but its valid.
Interesting. I would think “careen” would be correct.
I have learned something today!
Correct. It’s one of those British words or expressions that have been forgotten on this side of the Pond. English has sprouted differently everywhere it’s been planted. It’s every changing and adapting, sort of like the Common Cold Virus of languages.