When driving a combination vehicle in strong winds, what is a particular concern?

In STRONG WINDS, a combination vehicle's large flat trailer side surface catches the wind, which can: push the vehicle sideways in the lane; affect steering/control; and in extreme cases TIP OVER a trailer — especially when EMPTY or LIGHTLY LOADED (less weight to resist the wind). CDL combination. HIGH-RISK locations: open/exposed areas, bridges, overpasses, gaps between hills or buildings, and when passing or being passed by other large vehicles (wind blast). DRIVER RESPONSE: slow down in strong crosswinds; keep a firm but smooth grip; anticipate gusts in exposed areas; be ready for the wind to push the trailer; if winds are severe, consider stopping. Empty trailers are especially vulnerable. Knowing the wind hazard for combination vehicles (large side area, empty trailers most at risk) is commonly tested.