FATAL ROAD ACCIDENTS IN2014 INVOLVING HGV’S

240TRAFFIC FATALITIES INVOLVE

COLLISIONS WITH LARGEHGV’S

1 IN 9OF LORRY CRASH FATALITIES ORINJURIES INVOLVE PASSENGER

VEHICLES

90%

DRIVE SAFE AND BE ALERT AROUND HGV’S ON THE ROAD

1 PASS LORRIES WITH CAUTIONWhen passing a lorry on a single carraige way,

make sure you have a clear view of the road ahead and oncoming traffic.

2 AVOID BLIND SPOTSMake sure the lorry driver can see you

in their mirrors, 1/3 of fatal crashes occur when cars are in lorry blinds spots

DO NOT LINGERGive lorries plenty of space to avoid

danger from sudden braking, tireblowouts and tipping in high winds

minimum gapsecond43

DO NOT CUT OFF LORRIESLeave plenty of buffer room when you pull

in front of a lorry. Remeber Large HGV’scan not stop as quick as cars!

2.2t

40t

At 60mph...140ft stopping distance

350ft+ stopping distance45 ALLOW SPACE FOR HGV’S

During turns, HGV’s rear wheels follow theshorter path than the front, therefore blocking

inside lanes of corners & roundabouts

6 PRACTICE PATIENCE Try to be predictable, avoid making

erratic moves if a HGV is not going asfast as you like

7 LOWER YOUR HEADLIGHTS Bright headlights reflecting off largeside mirrors can startle HGV drivers

8 SIGNAL SOONER Lorries require more time & distance to slowdown & stop, so signal early when changing

lanes, stopping or turning near HGV’s

Signal at least 3 seconds before youmake your move

9 MERGE WITH CARE Avoid merging in front of a lorry when

traffic ahead may stop or slow.

10 PAY ATTENTION Distracted drivers are

dangerous drivers Rubbernecking Texting

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