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What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist in very windy conditions?

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Allow extra room

Overtake slowly

Sound your horn as you pass

Keep close as you pass

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Allow extra roomThis was the right answer

Give the motorcyclist plenty of clearance, especially in wind. Air movement from a passing large vehicle can buffet or destabilise a rider. Check the nearside mirror before returning left and wait if a safe pass is not possible; do not rely on a misleading literal vacuum explanation.

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Rule 163Highway Code rule · Give riders enough room for movement and buffeting, then check clearance before moving back. Slow down or wait if a safe pass is not available.Rule 232Highway Code rule · Give riders enough room for movement and buffeting, then check clearance before moving back. Slow down or wait if a safe pass is not available.

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