Driving Lessons Gloucester - Driving In Poor Weather - Part 4 - Crosswinds.

Looking back on the year, in the last couple of weeks of December, the weather has been rather windy a lot of the time. Driving in wind is not usually a big problem, unless it is exceptionally strong, bringing down branches and throwing debris around. If conditions are that bad, as they occasionally are, then it's best to not go out until things settle down.

However, crosswinds can surprise a driver and can be very dangerous.

Crosswinds are strong gusts of wind coming sideways across the road and can make some vehicles become unstable, which could affect you.

Vehicles such as high sided lorries, towed caravans, trailers and horse boxes etc., particularly if they are empty and light can be pushed and pulled by crosswinds, and sometimes overturned, especially on exposed roads such as motorways, viaducts and bridges.
Be particularly careful when you are overtaking, or being overtaken in windy conditions, by these sorts of vehicles.

Cyclists and motorcyclists.

In windy conditions be aware of cyclists and motorcyclists being blown sideways into your path. Allow extra room when overtaking.

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Best Regards,

John Lowe.

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