Question 1434 · Truck theory test
Which type of road user is particularly badly affected by the air-turbulence caused by a passing high-sided vehicle?
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Correct answer
Pedestrians.
Official explanation
A high-sided vehicle creates air turbulence to the sides and rear of the vehicle, and this turbulence increases with the speed of the vehicle. This affects other road users, and in particular pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and cars towing caravans. The driver should take extra care when passing such road users, to avoid blowing them off course.
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- Managing risk · Forces Acting on the Vehicle
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