The term 'getaway car driver' can be summarized as a wheelman, which is an 8-letter word. A wheelman is a person who drives a getaway car in a crime, such as a robbery or a kidnapping. The wheelman is usually hired to drive the getaway car and is expected to have knowledge of the area and be able to drive quickly and skillfully. The wheelman is also expected to remain calm under pressure and be able to think on their feet.