HGV Blind Spots

yep, it's those tiny sign, it just said 'think bike' with an exclaimation mark.

might as well not put one up really.

That wants unbolting and putting up somewhere else.

Maybe straight up the arsehole of whoever thought it was a good idea to waste our taxes on a tiny, pointless little sign that nobody will ever see..?

nah, best to replace 'bike' with 'cunt' and see how long before the authority notice the change.

yep, it's those tiny sign, it just said 'think bike' with an exclaimation mark.

might as well not put one up really.

i've seen those around various places. i'm not sure whether they are telling cyclists to think about what they are doing or telling motorists to think about bikes?

it's the latter, encouraging motorists to be aware of cyclists on the road beside peds, motorised vehicle and motorbikes.

i see. seems if they are aware enough to spot a tiny yellow sign they should be able to see a big cyclist.

Some nice cycling safety people were encouraging a sit in their lorry and demonstration of blind spots at Lambeth fair yesterday. Thanks guys, good work!

That wants unbolting and putting up somewhere else.

That whole stupid traffic scheme needs ripping out and re-thinking.

[FONT=&quot]got this email from TFL this morning..

Transport for London has produced a new video to help cyclists and lorry drivers navigate London's busy roads - and each other - safely.

[COLOR=#003399]To see the video, please click here

More than half of cyclist deaths in London are caused by accidents with goods vehicles. Drivers can struggle to see you, especially if they're turning left and you're going straight ahead.

As a cyclist you can minimise your risk by making sure you are alert when passing or being passed by a goods vehicle.

If you have any thoughts or suggestions on how to improve cycling safety in London, please contact us by replying to this email.

Yours sincerely,

Kulveer Ranger
Mayor of London's Transport Director [/FONT][/COLOR]

Repost, but worth re-posting ad nauseam.

V good repost

fantastic blind spot example near the end. really good graphic on how is works on corners

The following invitation was sent by the Metropolitan Police

Cyclists are being invited to get a different perspective of life on the Capital's roads by taking the driver's seat in a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV).

The 'Changing Places' road safety event will enable cyclists to see the blind spots and hazards that they put themselves in when they're on the nearside of a large vehicle.

The event is being held at Finsbury Circus on Tuesday 18th August from 7.30 to 11.30am.

PS Matt Mountford from Roads Policing Unit said: "Last year, fifteen cyclists lost their lives on London roads and one of those deaths happened in the City.

"This year the capital has already seen nine cyclists lose their lives, seven of which were involved with a HGV. It is so important that cyclists are aware of the inherent dangers of riding in close proximity to a HGV."

'Changing Places' is a joint initiative between the force's Road Policing Unit and the Metropolitan Police Traffic Partnership Unit. The free event is not part of an enforcement campaign and cyclists are not required to register for it.

Roger Geffen from CTC and some bloke from the AA have just been interviewed on BBC news about cycle safety. The issue of female fatalities from HGVs in London came up. At least this is getting some national attention today.

The Po have their HGV blindspot demonstration today at Canary Wharf by Citigroup. If you're in the area, go and have a look.

I was waved down this morning and had a chance to sit in the cabin. The particular vehicle they used had been equipped quite well, but I was surprised by how little could be seen in the mirrors where there was visibility i.e, they walked my bike up the left and it looked tiny! There were also spots where it disappeared from view entirely.

It was worth a look.

Balki, when the nice man invited you into the cab of his lorry, did he offer you a Yorkie?

did he offer you a Yorkie?

Is that what you kids call it these days?

Roger Geffen from CTC and some bloke from the AA have just been interviewed on BBC news about cycle safety. The issue of female fatalities from HGVs in London came up. At least this is getting some national attention today.

I agree that it's good getting this issue addressed in the media, though I am very tired of hearing the same explanations for the large % of female deaths. Unconfident women over and over again. Look at the women killed this year. That was not the case. I think a closer look needs to be taken. I think blaming their deaths on being timid and frightened is a mistake. Was shocked to hear that come out of Roger's mouth. The CTC should know better.

The message from the police was very much that the onus was on the cyclist not to put themselves in that position.... I reckon thats probably ok for that kind of demonstration. One of a number of issues delivered pretty concisely.

Was there a similar thing going on at Clekenwell Green this morning? I saw a few police and a parked lorry but no one flagged me down to have a go!

Good thread, of course there's not alot you can do if the HGV starts to overtake you then decides to veer left. This has happen to me on more then one occasion.

Ride wider.

Ride wider.

That's all well and good if it's only one lane, but i've had a lorry go in the right hand lane then try and cut me up. Not sure if he was a cunt in a rush or a foriegner who wasn't sure where he was going.

I do, alot of the time, but alot of others don't. Just thought i would play devils advocate to point out that even if you obey all the tips and know the degrees of blindspots for every vehicle, there will always be some cnut launching down a narrow road at 50.

true ^dat!

plus open their back door and throwing cars around, trying to take out the cyclists they may have missed. ask boris.