Question 5491
In which situation does wind pose the greatest danger when riding a motorcycle?
- When it blows from the side in gusts.
- When it blows head-on.
- When it blows from behind.
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Correct answer: When it blows from the side in gusts.
On a motorcycle, wind from the side is dangerous, especially in gusts, because it starts or stops suddenly and can push you off course or knock you over. A headwind slows you down and a tailwind pushes you forward, but they are rarely dangerous. In the image, the extended windsock and the sign warn of crosswinds.