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CYCLISTS' VIEWS Dominic Perry, associate editor, Commercial Motor "Personally, rye
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never had a problem with HGVs: 99% of the trucks I encounter out on the roads give me ample room. Generally speaking, car drivers on their morning commute are the worst or those in city centres people simply fail to look before pulling out. suppose additionally that because of where I work I'm highly aware of the left-side blind spot so avoid nipping up the inside of trucks, thus protecting myself. However, given that a lot of cyclists aren't aware of the specific danger here, initiatives like this have got to be welcomed, The signs are nothing new on their own, but what's particularly impressive is that RMC is trialling the sensors and warning signal combination. It shows that it is more than paying lip service to the safety of other road users. It also represents a very pro-active attitude that other companies should look to embrace."
Tom Bogdanowicz, campaigns manager, London Cycling Campaign "Anything that reduces the death toll haste be a good thing. Education is also important; on our side we try to teach cyclists how to pass HGVs safely and how best to deal with big trucks. Similarly, driver awareness of cyclists is a key element in reducing the number of incidents."