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@Balki
Agreed, Dylan.
I recognise and agree with the strong views of a number of prominent and vocal forumengers that a duty of care should reside with the driver of the HGV. Having said that my observations, whilst subjective, lead me to believe that a disproportionate number of fatalities result from a rider being crushed on the left of a lorry. In saying this, Im not apportioning blame - rider on the left, lorry on the right.
Anyone who rides regularly on Londons streets would see numerous examples of a rider unsafely going up the inside, and other examples of a lorry going unsafely up the outside of a rider. In many cases, there is a percieved lack of awareness on the behalf of both parties.
Riders need to know the dangerous practices and situations, whether or not your ideals in relation to duty of care dictate that this should be the case. Clearly, in the light of recent news the ideal is not the reality. A two-pronged approach to education is required.
People should talk about this. Its sad that an accident is the catalyst, but this is no reason to stifle awareness raising debate.