Trucks pose a higher risk to vulnerable road users like pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists due to several factors:
- Size and Weight: Trucks are significantly larger and heavier than cars, leading to more severe consequences in collisions.
- Limited Visibility: Blind spots around trucks are much larger, making it harder for drivers to see nearby cyclists and pedestrians.
- Longer Stopping Distances: Trucks take longer to stop, increasing the risk of collisions in unexpected situations.
- Higher Ground Clearance: Vulnerable road users can be caught under a truck in a collision, leading to devastating outcomes.
- Wide Turning Radius: Trucks require more space to turn, which can catch nearby road users off guard.
Safety measures, like better road design and truck safety features, are crucial to reducing these risks.
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