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Strong wind gusts strike your car as you leave a sheltered area beside a large truck. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow down and make smooth steering corrections.
Why
Expect gusts when moving from shelter into open areas and when meeting large vehicles. Reduce speed and correct the steering smoothly. Leave space, especially around trucks, campers, and trailers, which can be more affected by wind.
Verified against Illinois Rules of the Road, July2026 · Driving in strong crosswinds · p. 88
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