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How do strong winds change the way you should drive a high-profile vehicle?
- A.Wind affects only empty trailers in mountains
- B.You should speed up to spend less time in gusts
- C.Keep a firm grip on the wheel, slow down, and be extra careful coming out of tunnels or passing large vehicles, where gusts hit suddenly
- D.Turn off the engine brake in all wind
Correct answer
C. Keep a firm grip on the wheel, slow down, and be extra careful coming out of tunnels or passing large vehicles, where gusts hit suddenly
Why
A tall, light vehicle is a sail, and gusts are strongest where the wind is suddenly unblocked, such as tunnel exits and gaps between trucks or hills. Lower speed gives you more time and traction to correct a push.
Manual topic: Safe Driving - Wind · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-094).