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Question 4144

This sign warns of the danger of approaching an area where...

  1. strong winds normally blow in any direction.
  2. strong winds frequently blow in a crosswise direction.
  3. aircraft frequently fly at low altitude over the road.
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Correct answer: strong winds frequently blow in a crosswise direction.

The windsock on warns of an area where strong winds often blow from the side, across the road. It does not refer to wind from any direction. A gust can push your car off course, so slow down and hold the steering wheel firmly. Low-flying aircraft have a different sign, .

Real Decreto 465/2025, de 10 de junio, por el que se modifica el Reglamento General de Circulación, aprobado por el Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, en materia de señalización de tráfico · Real Decreto 465/2025 — Catálogo oficial de señales