Strong wind can affect your vehicle even when you are driving steadily. Passing a large vehicle adds another consideration: disturbed air around it. Highway Code Rule 233 warns that turbulence from large vehicles can affect you in very windy weather.
Give riders room
Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to this effect. When a rider is overtaking a high-sided vehicle, keep well back from the motorcycle. Leave the rider space rather than following closely through the manoeuvre.
Look beyond the lorry
Rule 232 also highlights exposed roads, bridges and gaps in hedges as places where strong gusts can push road users off course. High-sided vehicles are especially affected, but cars, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders can also be moved by gusts.
Plan ahead for those changes in exposure. The Short focuses on one useful reminder: in very windy weather, allow extra space for riders passing large vehicles.
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Why should you keep well back from a motorcyclist overtaking a high-sided vehicle in very windy weather?
The rider may be particularly affected by turbulence from the larger vehicle. More space gives them room to manage the manoeuvre.
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Independent revision based on Highway Code Rules 232 and 233, checked 19 October 2026.
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