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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 85 / 247

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Conduciendo una motocicleta, ¿cuándo es especialmente peligroso el viento?

When riding a motorcycle, when is wind especially dangerous?

  • ACuando sopla de frente, porque puede frenar la marcha.When it blows head-on, because it can slow you down.
  • BCuando sopla de costado.When it blows from the side.
  • CCuando sopla desde atrás, porque aumenta la velocidad.When it blows from behind, because it increases your speed.
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Correct answer

  • BCuando sopla de costado.When it blows from the side.
Explanation

Side wind is the most dangerous for traffic, depending on its strength. Two-wheeled vehicles are the most vulnerable to wind. To control the vehicle and avoid being pushed sideways or falling, they must be ridden very slowly.

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