Here is Transport for London's advice to bicyclists and truck drivers (translated for the American audience):
"Why are Truck drivers always Hitting Cyclists?" As a cyclist it's nice to think you are always in the right - but have you ever considered that you might be in the wrong place? In fact, you might be in the most difficult place for a truck driver to see you.
9 out 0f 10 drivers involved in a fatal collision with a cyclist say they never saw them.
"Are you blind?" If a truck driver hasn't seen you, it's probably because you have moved into their blind spot when they weren't looking.
There are blind spots on each side of the vehicle - if you are cutting inside, or over-taking as it turns, you can be knocked off or crushed.
"Look out!" Many trucks need to pull out to the left before turning right - be aware of what they might be about to do.
Cycle lanes and advanced stop lines are there to help you - but take care not to get trapped by a truck as it turns.
The simple advice is hold back - a truck might be turning at any corner. Never cut inside.
Advice for truck drivers, on the other side of the leaflet:
"There are too many darn cyclists on the road" More and more people are cycling in the U.S., helping to reduce congestion
Every day, cyclists are involved in accidents - if it involves a truck, it is easy for the cyclist to be badly injured or killed.
As a truck driver, you know that you always try to give cyclists space - but what can you do when you don't see them coming?
"Why didn't you look where you are going" Cyclists are often on your nearside - in the cycle lane or moving towards an advanced stop line.
Many don't realise that, when they try to pass you, there is a point where you cannot see them because they have entered your blind spot.
This often results in them cycling directly into your turning path - with a potentially disastrous outcome.
"You better watch it" The important thing is for you to indicate early, check your mirrors, and keep checking as you turn - in this way you have the best chance of seeing a cyclist before it's too late.
