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Where are blind spots for lorry and bus drivers?

A blind spot is anywhere around the vehicle that the driver cannot see within the normal range of motion of their head, or by looking in the mirrors. Modern vehicles are gradually reducing blind spots for drivers by the inclusion

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How should you drive around large lorries?

Blind spots are the bane of a lorry driver’s life. It’s difficult to set mirrors in a way that eliminates all of them. Even with new HGV cameras, the view isn’t spectacular (but it is getting better all the time).

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HGV blind spot technology to be tested

Lorries have blind spots that leave cyclists and motorcyclists vulnerable. While blind spot technology is now becoming common on cars, HGVs are lagging behind. On many cars, there are sensors in the side of the bumpers to detect other motorists

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