Eilidh Cairns verdict

I don't normally stoop to this kind of invective, but fuck right off you twat.

If you can't or don't see what's in front of you then you shouldn't be behind the wheel.
What else are incidents of this kind down to if not being negligent or deliberate?

awwww,

dont cry.

Look at bus drivers in London, they're very careful and considerate when it come to driving amongst cyclists (obviously it got a better view than lorry), surely it doesn't take much to be extra careful with lorry, even with the blind spot.

yeah i think the key difference is the height, buses are obviously a lot lower, and combined with the larger field of view they have to their front (and the sides) it gives them a better sense of awareness. With a lot of HGV's, i reckon the blind spot isnt entirely the issue, id imagine its just easier to overlook or miss things that other drivers would be made immediately more aware of due to the distance. A moments lapse in concentration/a distraction from another driver could be all it takes. Hence why any of these things, particularly doing things like using a phone while driving are all the more dangerous if done by HGV drivers.