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@ChippedTooth
Seriously, it's not about weather or not blind spots are an excuse it's about judging the risk. If you don't take the risk then you aren't going to get crushed. LGVs have massive blindspots that change when they move.
Also I am constantly surprised how few people can read what an LGV is about to do from it's road position. I get really worried every time I hear 'but he was indicating left when he swung out' or some such, simple education really could save a lot of lives and tears.
Also, who says that the only risk at play is the Lorry? Riding on the pavement = risk of hitting peds. Which is high.