Visibility and Road Hazards

You are driving in strong crosswinds and a lorry overtakes you. What effect should you anticipate?

Question image: You are driving in strong crosswinds and a lorry overtakes you. What effect shou
  • A No effect on the trajectory
  • A wind-block and then a gust that can push the vehicle off line
  • C That the vehicle gains grip
  • D That vehicle stability improves

Why this is the correct answer

In strong crosswinds, when passing or being overtaken by a large vehicle there is first a screening effect that blocks the wind, then a gust as it clears, so you must grip the wheel firmly and correct the trajectory gently.

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