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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 93 / 247

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Cuando se aprecia fuerte viento lateral...

When there is a strong side wind...

  • ASe deberá reducir la velocidad y corregir las ligeras desviaciones de la dirección.You must reduce speed and correct slight changes of direction.
  • BSe deberá aumentar la velocidad para compensar la fuerza del viento.You must increase speed to compensate for the force of the wind.
  • CDisminuye el riesgo de accidente, ya que el viento evita que el vehículo se desvíe de su trayectoria.The risk of an accident decreases, as the wind stops the vehicle drifting from its path.
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  • ASe deberá reducir la velocidad y corregir las ligeras desviaciones de la dirección.You must reduce speed and correct slight changes of direction.
Explanation

In a strong side wind, reduce speed and hold the steering wheel firmly, gently correcting small deviations from your path. The higher the speed, the less control you have and the greater the risk of leaving your lane.

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