What aspect requires special caution when overtaking another vehicle during strong crosswinds?

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The correct answer is lateral separation. When driving in strong crosswinds, vehicle stability is compromised. During an overtaking maneuver, especially involving large vehicles like trucks, a 'screen effect' occurs: the vehicle being overtaken blocks the wind momentarily, and once you pass it, the wind hits suddenly again. For this reason, it is crucial to increase lateral separation to have a safety margin. This allows you to correct your trajectory with the steering wheel in case of deviations or gusts without colliding with the other vehicle.

What aspect requires special caution when overtaking another vehicle during strong crosswinds?

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