How would a strong side-wind affect the movement of the tall truck?
Official question from the Israeli Ministry of Transport pool · Category: Safety
- The wind pushes to divert the truck, and the truck driver would be forced to slow down and overcome the lateral force that pushes him to the side.
- It would have no effect. A commercial vehicle carrying a heavy load is not affected at all by side winds.
- Side winds do not affect heavy vehicles.
- It would have no effect. The truck, without cargo, is not affected by the force of side winds.