Why is it possible to overtake on windy days?
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There are no regulations prohibiting overtaking on windy days. Overtaking is permissible provided that the conditions allow it, with good visibility and no oncoming vehicles, ensuring safety. Below is a detailed introduction regarding automotive safety: Overview: Automotive safety is primarily divided into two major aspects: active safety and passive safety. Active safety involves the ability to control the vehicle as smoothly as possible. Whether braking or accelerating in a straight line or steering left and right, the maneuvers should be as stable as possible to avoid deviating from the intended path, without compromising the driver's visibility and comfort. Additional Information: The scope of automotive safety technology is becoming increasingly broad and detailed, moving towards integration, intelligence, systematization, and universalization. Strictly controlling speed during nighttime driving is a fundamental measure to ensure safety.
Having driven heavy trucks for over a decade, overtaking in windy conditions requires careful consideration of wind direction. With a tailwind, the vehicle gets pushed forward, accelerating noticeably faster and cutting overtaking time by 2-3 seconds. Before passing, always check the rearview mirror to confirm no cars are closely following and ensure the opposite lane is completely clear. Avoid overtaking entirely in areas with strong crosswinds – last time crossing a sea bridge, the crosswind yanked my steering wheel sideways, forcing me to ease off the throttle to stabilize. During sandstorms or when leaves are swirling everywhere, simply trail behind another vehicle to use it as a windbreak. The key is maintaining an extra half-car length of distance and gripping the wheel firmly, reducing speed immediately if you feel the vehicle drifting.
