adiNigel wrote: Another thing to try looking for is the kerb/proximity mirror sited at the top of the door window. This is on the opposite side to the driver.
Horse wrote:For those not in the know, it's a mirror which is mounted almost horizontally to show the driver what's 'down' from the cab window, rather than 'behind/alongside'.
ROG wrote:My situation was that I had got into the safe zone but then my lane slowed and the lane inside with the trucks did not which therefore put a trucks blind spot directly alongside me and just at that point the truck decided to pull out !!....
adiNigel wrote:ROG wrote:My situation was that I had got into the safe zone but then my lane slowed and the lane inside with the trucks did not which therefore put a trucks blind spot directly alongside me and just at that point the truck decided to pull out !!....
You said that no-one stopped for you, did they get the HGV driver who caused the accident? If he came from behind then there is no way he couldn't have seen you unless he was driving without due care etc.
Nigel
superskib wrote:To get back to my original query; what is it about 'single carriage way, NSL, HGV, 40mph that is misunderstood?
ROG wrote:superskib wrote:To get back to my original query; what is it about 'single carriage way, NSL, HGV, 40mph that is misunderstood?
Misunderstood by who?
TripleS wrote:FWIW I think the 40 mph limit for HGVs on SC roads is too low.
daz6215 wrote:I run cpc courses for buses and lgv and our courses are tacho courses , first aid etc, so it will depend on who you choose to do cpc with, hopefully you can get a good course provider who will give quality courses! not nonsence!
daz6215 wrote:you'll be suprised at the amount of drivers who dont know what they are reponsible for under the law, things like first aid constantly need refreshed because it changes all the time as do the rules on tacho's, so maybe by keeping everyone upto date and not in the past it may help.
Return to LGV, HGV, PCV Driving Forum
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests