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What wind speed is dangerous for driving?
I’m going to be in Chicago in the middle of the winter and I’m curious about what to expect while driving in the Windy City. What wind speed is dangerous for driving?
Maxine Boyko · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Brrr, stay warm while you’re there! In general, you shouldn’t worry too much about driving in high winds because there will likely be a weather warning to keep everyone safe and off the roads.
But if you’re simply curious or unfortunately caught off guard, driving conditions become difficult for larger vehicles when wind speeds reach 30-45 miles per hour. Smaller profile vehicles start experiencing difficulties in 40-58 mile per hour winds.
If you ever experience dangerously high speeds while driving, here’s what you should do:
- Slow down your driving speed
- Be extra cautious and pay attention when passing large vehicles
- Maintain a long and safe driving distance from other vehicles
Also, keep an eye out for other road dangers resulting from high winds such as downed power lines or fallen trees.
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