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You are driving along an exposed rural road in strong, gusty winds. What safety precaution should you take when overtaking a cyclist?

  1. A
    Follow closely behind the cyclist and apply the standard two-second following rule before overtaking
  2. B
    Pass closely alongside the cyclist so your vehicle shields them from the wind
  3. Allow extra lateral clearance because sudden gusts could blow the rider off courseCevap
  4. D
    Use the same overtaking margin as on a calm dry day because stopping distance is unaffected

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Allow extra lateral clearance because sudden gusts could blow the rider off course.
In strong or gusty winds, cyclists and motorcyclists can easily be blown sideways across the carriageway. Drivers must anticipate this hazard and give them extra lateral room—at least as much space as they would give a car—to allow for sudden deviations in their path.

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1
Identify the hazard created by strong, gusty winds on an exposed road.
Recognise that vulnerable road users such as cyclists are easily destabilised by sudden side gusts.
High winds can cause a cyclist to wobble, swerve, or be blown into the path of traffic without warning.
2
Apply the relevant Highway Code safety margin rule for passing vulnerable road users in adverse weather.
Determine that the driver must leave significantly more side clearance (at least as much room as for a car, plus extra margin for wind).
Providing generous lateral clearance ensures a safe buffer zone if the cyclist is blown off course.

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Adjusting lateral safety margins when passing vulnerable road users in high winds
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Adjusting Margins in Fog and High Winds

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