Revision question · The road

What should you do before driving your high-sided lorry in windy weather?

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Check your wind deflector

Check your spray-suppression equipment

Plan your route in advance

Only half-load your lorry

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Plan your route in advanceThis was the right answer

In high winds, some exposed roads, bridges and viaducts are closed to high-sided vehicles. Plan your route with care and try to avoid these areas. Also plan an alternative route in case of road closure.

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Check bridge wind restrictions before travellingReviewed guidance summary · These concern exposed routes and actual wind closures; bridge-specific thresholds or lane arrangements must not be universalised.

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