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You are riding a motorcycle from behind the acoustic screen which ends on the left side of the road. In this situation should you expect:

You are riding a motorcycle from behind the acoustic screen which ends on the left side of the road. In this situation should you expect:
Explanation

Correct answer: a gust of wind from the left side of the road.

Acoustic screens, visible on the left side of the road, provide a shield not only against noise but also against the wind. When emerging from behind such an obstacle, you should be prepared for a sudden, side gust of wind from the direction where the barrier ends. This phenomenon is particularly dangerous for a motorcyclist, as a violent gust can destabilise their path of travel.

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