Transport for London has produced a new cycle safety training film for cyclists and lorry drivers, as part of its work to reduce the number of cyclists killed and seriously injured in the Capital.
Wow...it's amazing how much common sense people lack. I'm a HGV driver, a typical lorry has 6 mirrors on...anymore would actually start creating blindspots! HGV's used at night is better as there's less traffic to contend with, which is safer and more eco-friendly. And ban HGV's and replace them with vans...really? One lorry can carry the load of roughly 20 vans, bit of maths, 10 lorries = 200 vans to worry about...that would ease congestion! I think most of you need to actually start thinking
Downfader you would agree they should be banned they are to dangerous,use smaller Vans around the cities and Towns. Have these Juggernauts drop their loads off at Warehoues outside Urban Areas. Those Streets are to narrow.
Joe, I couldnt imagine LGVs being used at night. I mean thats a nasty shift to do a job for anyone, let alone drivers.I think you'd miss your families too with late night shifts.
Really, really would like to see this on the TV!! The trouble with videos like this online is sadly only the converted (as you might say) seem to end up watching.
Put this on during Corrie's break or after The One Show and you might have a better audience.
Those Cycle Lanes are to narrow,there is a need to Narrow the Road and remove those Trucks off the Road completely. They are alright for Motorways but not the Urban Landscape. Maybe late at night for an Hour or so to deliver to the Shops but Barred at other times.
I would agree that road safety posters should be up on tv, cinema and posters round town. Lorries shoudl be fitted with blind spot mirrors and have signs warning cyclists at the back. Also lorries should be fitted with blind spot mirrors on the front too.
What about kids who aren't seen by lorries too? The roads should be made safer for in experienced people. Lorries should have a mirror for cyclists and they should be done for contributory negligence for not having the proper mirrors.
Wow...it's amazing how much common sense people lack. I'm a HGV driver, a typical lorry has 6 mirrors on...anymore would actually start creating blindspots! HGV's used at night is better as there's less traffic to contend with, which is safer and more eco-friendly. And ban HGV's and replace them with vans...really? One lorry can carry the load of roughly 20 vans, bit of maths, 10 lorries = 200 vans to worry about...that would ease congestion! I think most of you need to actually start thinking
6axe1man5 2 years ago
Not to mention it will increase prices of everything, including food.
People don't seem to realise that... HGV and LGV at night only... and your food prices soar.
drsquirrel0 2 years ago
They tend to put the public info ads on at 3am!
(there is an especially vomit inducing rat poison/online pills one at the moment)
MelloVEL0 2 years ago
Downfader you would agree they should be banned they are to dangerous,use smaller Vans around the cities and Towns. Have these Juggernauts drop their loads off at Warehoues outside Urban Areas. Those Streets are to narrow.
sunnyjoe66 2 years ago
Joe, I couldnt imagine LGVs being used at night. I mean thats a nasty shift to do a job for anyone, let alone drivers.I think you'd miss your families too with late night shifts.
downfader2 2 years ago
A lot around here are fitted with the extra mirrors. Sadly its a LOT of information to take in for the drivers imo.
downfader2 2 years ago
Really, really would like to see this on the TV!! The trouble with videos like this online is sadly only the converted (as you might say) seem to end up watching.
Put this on during Corrie's break or after The One Show and you might have a better audience.
downfader2 2 years ago
Those Cycle Lanes are to narrow,there is a need to Narrow the Road and remove those Trucks off the Road completely. They are alright for Motorways but not the Urban Landscape. Maybe late at night for an Hour or so to deliver to the Shops but Barred at other times.
sunnyjoe66 2 years ago
I would agree that road safety posters should be up on tv, cinema and posters round town. Lorries shoudl be fitted with blind spot mirrors and have signs warning cyclists at the back. Also lorries should be fitted with blind spot mirrors on the front too.
cyclepod1 2 years ago
What about kids who aren't seen by lorries too? The roads should be made safer for in experienced people. Lorries should have a mirror for cyclists and they should be done for contributory negligence for not having the proper mirrors.
cyclepod1 2 years ago