Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by high wind?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Why this is the answer
The car is the most stable of the vehicles shown. However, all vehicles are affected by side wind and buffeting from larger vehicles. Be aware that your speed and road position could cause unnecessary turbulence when passing smaller vehicles.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- — A motorcycle is light and balances on two wheels, so the wind moves it most of all.
- C
- — A caravan is a tall box on a light chassis, and it pushes the car towing it about.
- D
- — A box body is a flat side for the wind to push against, often with nothing inside to hold it down.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 9
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 9
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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