Drive by is a term used to describe a type of crime in which a perpetrator drives past a victim and shoots them from the car. It is usually done with a firearm, but can also be done with other weapons such as a bow and arrow. The term 'drive by' is derived from the fact that the perpetrator is usually driving away from the scene of the crime after the shooting. The crossword solution for this term is PASS, which is an action taken by the perpetrator to avoid detection or capture.