With severe weather torments the drivers in UK, advice for driving in high winds has been issued by the Institute of Advanced Motorists for safe driving and prevention of accidents. The instructions are as follows:-
1/ Choose a route with less exposure to weather.
2/ Ensure that you hold the steering wheel firmly as strong winds are usually gusty and lack constancy.
3/ Avoid overtaking high sided vehicles and driving past high buildings as it makes the vehicle vulnerable to sudden gusts from the clearing side.
4/ Allow more room to cyclists, motorcyclists and lorries than usual as they are more prone to get blown by side winds.
5/ Trees and bushes on the roadside can become indicators about the magnitude of winds.