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Question: 2.1.03-022-B

4 Points

Licenses: A A1 A2 B

A strong side wind is blowing from the right. When are you particularly exposed to danger when overtaking?

Choose one or multiple correct answers
  • A. When you enter the slipstream of the truck
  • B. When you leave the slipstream of the truck
  • C. When you change lane after overtaking

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Correct answer

  • A. When you enter the slipstream of the truck
  • B. When you leave the slipstream of the truck
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If there is strong crosswind from the right, you are particularly at risk as a car driver if you enter the slipstream of a truck as part of an overtaking maneuver. This danger arises from the fact that strong side wind from the right pushes your vehicle to the left, whereupon you automatically start countersteering. As you overtake a truck, you fall into its slipstream; the crosswind is instantly gone and you have to adjust the steering. As soon as you get out of the slipstream, the pressure starts again with the crosswind; So, you have to countersteer again.

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Chapter 2.1.03

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