117-10
Sign 117-10: Crosswind from the right
Explanation
Warns of strong crosswinds from the right, e.g. on bridges, at gaps in woodland or when passing trucks. Hold the wheel firmly and slow down, especially with a trailer or roof load.
ⓘ The windsock shows where the wind is blowing.
Back ←Where you learn this sign
Lesson L04 · Weather & road surfaceSigns for weather and road surface↗Lesson L21 · Warning signsRoad surface, weather, surroundings↗Lesson L27 · Car with trailerSigns for car‑and‑trailer combinations↗Similar signs to tell apart
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Practice questions with this sign
1.1.03-010What must you expect at this traffic sign?↗1.4.40-007In which situations is the danger this traffic sign warns of particularly noticeable?↗2.1.01-002You are driving a car with a caravan. How do you behave at this traffic sign?↗Legal basis: § 40 StVO