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Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds?

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Slow-moving vehicles

Track-laying vehicles

Front-wheel-drive vehicles

Curtain-sided vehicles

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In very windy conditions, certain types of vehicle can be blown off course. These include box vans, curtain-siders, caravans and motorcycles. Make allowances for how the wind might affect these vehicles, especially if you're overtaking.

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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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