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High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely?

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Narrow country lanes

Open roads

Slip roads

Motorway underpasses

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You should take account of the weather forecast when you plan your route. You're most likely to be subjected to side wind on exposed routes; for example, on long bridges, open roads and exposed stretches of motorway.

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Rule 232Highway Code rule · The actual body and loading options explain exposure, not an absolute wind-speed permission.Allow extra caution for an empty high-sided vehicleReviewed guidance summary · The actual body and loading options explain exposure, not an absolute wind-speed permission.

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