Can the wind swing your car of the road?

Question

sometimes when I'm driving on the highway and there is a high wind, my car swings or goes of the line or when a truck drives by fast.

That why when its wind I don't take the highway -because the speed adds more wind.

Answer 1

It is safer to drive more slowly in a high wind, but not because of being blown off course.  

The reliability of the tires (skidding) is the major concern.  Whether you are blown off course depends on how well your tires grip the ground.  

Moving faster just means you will go a greater distance before the wind takes its toll.

If you keep your wheels from skidding, you won't slide sideways.  Keep control of your steering wheel.

But in very high winds, you can be blown off the road.

Answer 2

In North Dakota , they build the ditches on the sides of the roads, very broad and shallow as in the winter cars get blown off the road all the time during winter storms or icy conditions.

Answer 3

yes they will  pull alittle to one side

Answer 4

To swing implies that the wind physically grips your car.    I believe you mean can the wind push your car around.  

The answer is most definitely  YES.    Wind is one of the factors drivers have to deal with,  and has even resulted in trucks and trains being blown over.    Wind from behind can be good,   wind from the front uses a lot of extra fuel,  and wind from the side can be a real bother.    

I complement you on your wisdom in staying off the highway when conditions make you uncomfortable.    Using secondary roads at lower speeds with good habits could also increase your mileage and save you money.

Answer 5

yes..the wind can push your car  off the road ..

Answer 6

In over 42 years of driving, I have never had a car blown off the road.  A good driver, driving a good car, with good tires, should not have a problem in anything short of near-tornado winds.  I have seen wind only one day in that 42 years that kept me off the road, and it was a real tornado.  A van is is a little different, and you do have to compensate for wind and passing semi trucks more than with a car, but, again, I have driven vans, and never had that problem.

Think about it - if it was a big problem, every windy day the highways would be closed!