Strong side wind
Here there is a strong wind that pushes from the side, often at tunnel exits or on viaducts. Go slow and hold the wheel firmly.
It is more dangerous for vans and vehicles with a tarp.
Word: Vento laterale = wind that pushes the car sideways.
The exam is in Italian: key terms and trap words are kept in Italian, so you learn them.
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The sign shown gives advance warning of a stretch of road subject to strong gusts of crosswind.
The sign shown gives advance warning of the possibility of strong gusts of crosswind at the exit of a tunnel.
The sign shown gives advance warning of the presence of a viaduct exposed to sudden gusts of crosswind.
The sign shown gives advance warning of areas subject to strong and sudden gusts of crosswind.
The sign shown gives advance warning of a danger that is greater for tarpaulin-covered or van-type vehicles.
The sign shown warns to proceed with caution, holding the steering wheel firmly.
The sign shown gives advance warning of the presence of airplanes at low altitude.
The sign shown gives advance warning of a stretch of road near an airport.