Tips for driving in the wind

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• Keep both hands on the wheel
• Be ready for stronger winds and gusts on exposed stretches of road or when passing high-sided vehicles
• Be ready for sudden gusts when passing tall buildings in urban areas
• Keep your speed down – strong gusts won’t blow you as far off course
• Take care and leave extra room around cyclists and motorcyclists. They're particularly vulnerable to sudden gusts and may veer across the road
• Keep your distance from other vehicles, especially high-sided vehicles and caravans
• Avoid towing high-sided trailers like caravans or horseboxes if very windy conditions are forecast
• Twigs or small branches in the road could mean there’s a tree or large branch in the way around the next bend
• Partially fallen trees can hang above the sweep of your headlights, making them hard to spot
• Plan your journey carefully, checking weather and traffic bulletins regularly
• Expect lower speed limits or temporary closures on exposed bridges – especially for towing vehicles – and road closures due to fallen debris or accidents