14/05/2026
This picture is a good example of an HGV blind spot and how quickly you should move through it safely.
The car is overtaking, which is absolutely fine, but look where it is positioned at this exact moment.
Right alongside the trailer in an area where visibility for the lorry driver can become very limited.
The important thing is not to stay there longer than necessary.
Too many drivers creep past HGVs slowly, sit alongside them matching speed, or hesitate halfway through an overtake. That is where the danger increases. The longer you remain beside a large vehicle, the longer you stay in a position where the driver may not have a clear view of you.
HGVs have huge blind spots down both sides, especially near the cab and trailer. They also need far more time and distance to react to hazards than a car does.
If the lorry suddenly needs to adjust position because of debris, a lane closure, strong winds, merging traffic, or another driver doing something unpredictable, the situation can change very quickly.
When overtaking an HGV:
π Make sure the manoeuvre is safe before committing
π Overtake positively and smoothly
π Avoid sitting beside the trailer
π Leave plenty of space before moving back in
π If unsure, stay back where the driver can clearly see you
Large vehicles are not dangerous because of bad drivers.
They are dangerous because of size, weight, physics, and limited visibility.
Understand that, and you become a far safer driver around them
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