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You are driving along an exposed stretch of road in severe, gusty winds and prepare to overtake a cyclist. What is the main reason you should leave significantly more space than usual?

  1. A
    The cyclist will always stop and dismount to let following vehicles pass
  2. The cyclist may be buffeted or blown sideways by sudden gusts of windCevap
  3. C
    The cyclist cannot check their blind spots while riding in rural areas
  4. D
    The cyclist will be completely shielded from wind turbulence by following vehicles

Cevap

The cyclist may be buffeted or blown sideways by sudden gusts of wind
In strong or gusty winds, cyclists can easily be blown off course or need to swerve suddenly to maintain balance. Drivers must allow extra passing room—more than the standard minimum of 1.5 metres—to provide a safe margin.

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1
Identify the environmental hazard and the vulnerable road user
Strong, gusty winds on an exposed road pose a significant balance hazard to two-wheeled vehicles like pedal cycles.
Cyclists are lightweight and easily affected by crosswinds and aerodynamic turbulence from passing traffic.
2
Apply the relevant Highway Code overtaking rules for adverse weather
Leave significantly more clearance than the standard minimum distance (at least 1.5 metres) to allow for sudden swerving or wobbling.
Extra lateral space ensures that if a sudden gust blows the cyclist off course, a collision is prevented.

Anahtar Kavram

Allowing extra lateral passing clearance for cyclists in windy weather conditions
Tahmini Süre:1m 0s
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