StressedDave wrote:You did spot that it was a long rigid entering a tight internal radius street? No? Thought not...
The driver couldn't see said biker due to A post interference.
vonhosen wrote:I drive such vehicle types regularly in London.
I don't personally find the A pillar (or n/s mirror combos come to that) a problem for such turns as long as I keep the speed appropriate & I look in the right places at the right times.
StressedDave wrote:vonhosen wrote:I drive such vehicle types regularly in London.
I don't personally find the A pillar (or n/s mirror combos come to that) a problem for such turns as long as I keep the speed appropriate & I look in the right places at the right times.
That is the nub of it - you've got to be looking in the right place at the right time which requires your attention not to be on one of the myriad of other hazards to be found in the target rich environment of a typical London street.
And, on any measure, there's a distinct difference between the skill level of a Hendon instructor and the careful and competent level considered sufficient by the RTA.
StressedDave wrote:vonhosen wrote:I drive such vehicle types regularly in London.
I don't personally find the A pillar (or n/s mirror combos come to that) a problem for such turns as long as I keep the speed appropriate & I look in the right places at the right times.
That is the nub of it - you've got to be looking in the right place at the right time which requires your attention not to be on one of the myriad of other hazards to be found in the target rich environment of a typical London street.
And, on any measure, there's a distinct difference between the skill level of a Hendon instructor and the careful and competent level considered sufficient by the RTA.
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