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Difficulty: MediumWindy Conditions

You are driving along an exposed road in severe gale-force winds. Which TWO precautions should you take to maintain safe vehicle control?

  1. Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both handsAnswer
  2. Reduce your cruising speed to lessen the effect of side gustsAnswer
  3. C
    Depress the clutch pedal to coast through strong crosswinds
  4. D
    Brake sharply whenever sudden gusts push your vehicle off course

Answer

Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands, and reduce your cruising speed to lessen the effect of side gusts.
In severe gale-force winds, keeping both hands firmly on the steering wheel gives maximum physical control to resist unexpected buffeting. Reducing your speed lowers the impact of lateral wind forces on the vehicle body and provides greater margin for smooth steering corrections.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the physical effect of strong crosswinds on vehicle handling
Identify that sudden lateral gusts exert forces that can destabilise the vehicle and push it off course
Recognising the risk allows the driver to apply appropriate control inputs before entering exposed stretches of road
2
Select proactive control measures that enhance vehicle stability
Maintaining a firm two-handed grip and lowering speed gives the best steering authority and reaction time
Lower speeds reduce aerodynamic turbulence while proper hand positioning ensures immediate counter-steering capability without over-correction

Key Concept

Vehicle handling and control precautions in high winds
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