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@d0cA - just saying, be realistic. Bike deaths from HGVs are all quite avoidable with a bit of extra effort from both sides. They are mostly low speed left hooks. Special mirrors would go some way to eliminating the blind spot, any possibly doing away with the excuse that a fatality was 'in my blind spot' in a court of law. On the other side, training for brand new cyclists could do a world of good. The rider gains confidence and may be more likely to stay riding in the long run. Skills learnt can also be passed on to friends, familiy, their children, etc. Less effective, probably, but also far more likely to be implemented.