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EmergenciesQuestion 342 of 412

A strong wind pushes your vehicle. What should you do?

  1. Brake hard
  2. Take one hand off the wheel
  3. Speed up to leave the wind
  4. Slow down and grip the wheel firmly with both hands
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Correct answer: Slow down and grip the wheel firmly with both hands

Wind and the air from large trucks can move your vehicle. A firm grip helps you keep your path.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Turbulence, page 124

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026