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It's very windy. What should you do if you're behind a motorcyclist who's overtaking a high-sided vehicle?

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Overtake the motorcyclist immediately

Keep well back

Stay level with the motorcyclist

Keep close to the motorcyclist

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Keep well backThis was the right answer

Windy weather affects motorcyclists more than other vehicles. In windy conditions, high-sided vehicles cause air turbulence. You should keep well back, as the motorcyclist could be blown off course.

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Rule 233Highway Code rule · Hold back while the motorcyclist passes the high-sided vehicle’s turbulent air.

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