Revision question · Safety margins

You're riding on an exposed stretch of motorway and there’s a strong side wind. When should you anticipate the effect of the wind?

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As you approach a service area

When you overtake a large vehicle

When there’s slow queuing traffic

As you approach an exit slip road

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When you overtake a large vehicleThis was the right answer

Beware of side winds when riding on exposed stretches of road. Take care when overtaking large vehicles. As you pass them, you may emerge from their shelter into a gust of wind that can suddenly blow you off course. Bear in mind that strong winds can affect the stability of other road users too.

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Rule 232Highway Code rule · Wind can act suddenly when overtaking takes the motorcycle out of a lorry’s shelter.Rule 233Highway Code rule · Wind can act suddenly when overtaking takes the motorcycle out of a lorry’s shelter.

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