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Which road users are most likely to be affected by the turbulence created by large vehicles travelling at speed?

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Drivers of low-loaders

Drivers towing caravans

Drivers of tankers

Drivers of emergency vehicles

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Caravans are relatively light but have a large surface area. This makes them vulnerable to the turbulence created by large vehicles travelling at speed. The blast of air can destabilise the caravan, causing it to snake, and in extreme cases they can be blown over.

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Rule 232Highway Code rule · Motorcycles and caravans are vulnerable to gusts and turbulence from large vehicles.Rule 233Highway Code rule · Motorcycles and caravans are vulnerable to gusts and turbulence from large vehicles.

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