What level of wind can a sedan withstand?
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A stationary sedan can withstand typhoon levels between 12 and 14. Precautions for driving during typhoon weather: Different vehicles have varying resistance to typhoons. Generally, cars can withstand typhoon levels between 12 and 14. During typhoon conditions, it's best to avoid driving. If driving is necessary, reduce speed significantly and maintain safe following distance. Recommended parking locations to prevent vehicles from being blown away: Park vehicles in underground garages or open areas with good visibility. Never park under billboards, trees, or temporary makeshift structures.
From my decades of personal driving experience, small cars can be quite challenging to handle in strong winds. Generally, with winds of level 5-6, which means wind speeds of 10 to 15 meters per second, you don't feel much, and it's fine for daily city driving. But when the wind reaches level 7-8, with speeds exceeding 17 meters per second, you'll noticeably feel the car drifting on the highway, especially when hit by crosswinds. Small sedans, due to their lower center of gravity, tend to sway more violently. Once, during a typhoon with level 9 winds around 22 meters per second, my car was blown off course, and I had to grip the steering wheel tightly to maintain control. Overall, there's no fixed wind level that small cars can withstand—it depends on speed, wind direction, and vehicle weight. When wind speeds exceed 20 meters per second (level 8 winds), it's advisable to slow down or avoid driving. SUVs might be slightly more stable but not by much. For safety, it's best to stay off the road during severe windy conditions.
