Re: Question for Mal

Posted by JWL On 2010/1/24 13:02:11

I saw a segment on "Top Gear" (I believe) where they were talking about the hazards of LH drive trucks from the Continent driving on GB roads designed for RH drive. The hazard is passing a LH drive truck on the RH side. Passing on the RH side is normal practice in GB. It seems autos are in the blind spot of the truck for a good part of the passing sequence because the drivers are on the opposite side being passed. Also,truck drivers from the Continent are not used to being passed on the RH side. When the unawares truck driver makes a RH turn there is a collision into the auto. They advised their auto drivers to look at the registration plate and if it is not GB, then to proceed with caution when passing. This has become a real problem since the opening of the "Chunnel" between England and France where vehicle traffic from other countries has greatly increased on both sides, especially truck traffic from the Continent.