What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?
- Correct answer: Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
- He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
- Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
- Drive faster to avoid the side wind.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
A strong side wind can push the vehicle out of its lane, and at higher speed it is harder to correct the drift in time. So the driver should slow down and adjust speed to keep full control of the vehicle. This matters most for vehicles with a large side area, such as trucks, buses and high vans. Speeding up makes losing control worse, and fog lights do nothing against wind.