i rated waiting behind as safest. If you pass on either side, you are at risk if the lights change too soon, and what if the lorry turns right or drifts right to turn left? I only pass if i know i'll have time and space to get clear of the lorry (just saw lights turn red so know it's a while until green, junction design will let me get far enough ahead to be easily seen from cab).
Getting onto the pavement creates risk and hassle as you leave and rejoin the road. Can surprise other road users.
Sitting behind in the middle right of your lane makes you very obvious to anyone behind you (unless they are also a close-up lorry with a high cab). Only risk is pulling off behind a motor vehicle you don't get much warning of pot-holes.
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i rated waiting behind as safest. If you pass on either side, you are at risk if the lights change too soon, and what if the lorry turns right or drifts right to turn left? I only pass if i know i'll have time and space to get clear of the lorry (just saw lights turn red so know it's a while until green, junction design will let me get far enough ahead to be easily seen from cab).
Getting onto the pavement creates risk and hassle as you leave and rejoin the road. Can surprise other road users.
Sitting behind in the middle right of your lane makes you very obvious to anyone behind you (unless they are also a close-up lorry with a high cab). Only risk is pulling off behind a motor vehicle you don't get much warning of pot-holes.