You are reading a single comment by @TRA and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
@TRA
Are there stats on the types of HGV involved in incidents? Based purely on what I see whilst out riding is that it's construction lorries, tippers, scaffolding trucks, mixers etc that drive erratically and always pushing the limits. Is this to do with the way drivers are payed and time constraints? Again, this is only my observation but I've had less negative interaction with delivery lorries from large companies ie: Currys or Sainsburys - the drivers seem much more conscientious. Could it be the employment conditions play a part in driver behaviour?
As for everyday car drivers - well so much carelessness, aggression and phone usage that compared to professional drivers they scare me more. At least I can hear/see most trucks if they're behind me and stay well clear if not.
It really comes down to education on all sides and this is something that will take a generation or more as it's changing behaviour and culture.