When riding a two-wheeled moped, in what circumstance is the wind especially dangerous?

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Crosswind and unexpected gusts represent one of the greatest risks for two-wheeled vehicles because of their low mass and inherent instability. The most critical moment occurs when being overtaken by bulky vehicles (such as trucks, vans or buses) because of the so-called "shielding effect". At first, the large vehicle acts as a barrier, suddenly cutting off the crosswind, which tends to suck the moped toward it; when the overtaking ends, the blast of air hits again all at once, which can deflect the moped's path or cause a fall. By contrast, headwind or tailwind mainly affects resistance and speed, but does not compromise lateral balance as drastically.

When riding a two-wheeled moped, in what circumstance is the wind especially dangerous?

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