How should you adjust driving for a windy day?

• A. Increase speed to pass gusts quickly.
• B. Head into the wind at full steering to fight gusts.
• C. Turn off the air conditioning.
• D. Anticipate gusts, keep a firm grip on the wheel, and reduce speed.

Answer: (D)

Windy conditions bring gusts that can push a vehicle sideways, so the key is to anticipate those gusts, keep a firm, steady two‑handed grip on the wheel, and slow down. Slower speeds give you more time to react and help maintain control when a gust hits. Increasing speed to rush through gusts reduces your reaction time and stability, while turning into the wind with full steering can lead to overcorrection and loss of control. Turning off the air conditioning doesn’t affect handling in gusty conditions. So the safest approach is to anticipate gusts, maintain a firm grip, and reduce speed.