How to avoid being hit by a truck

Here is Transport for London's advice to bicyclists and truck drivers (translated for the American audience, which drives on the right side):

"Why are Truck drivers always Hitting Cyclists?"

Truck blind spot

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.