The research, released today (28th March) by Brake and British Cycling, also shows that one sixth (16%) of crashes between commercial vehicles and cyclists leave the cyclist killed or seriously injured, and up to a third of drivers involved in a crash will suffer from psychological problems a year after the collision, even if their physical injuries were minor.
The Brake seminar, sponsored by Brigade Electronics, takes place on 28th May in Birmingham and will aim to address the causes of collisions between cyclists and commercial vehicles.
The half-day seminar will address the risks associated with vehicle blind spots and manoeuvring vehicles, including reversing, which pose a significant hazard to pedestrians and cyclists. In this seminar, academic and practitioner speakers will look at current developments relating to these critical issues, including technological solutions such as vehicle-side cameras and additional mirrors, as well as measures such as driver training techniques.
The seminar includes a demonstration of technological solutions and a demonstration of a driver education programme to raise awareness of how cyclists and pedestrians can be hidden in blind spots. In addition, a leading fleet manager will present a case study of how they have implemented some of these techniques successfully.
Roslyn Cumming, professional engagement manager at Brake, said: ‘Addressing the risks associated with vehicle blind spots and manoeuvring vehicles, including reversing, is an essential part of fleet safety policies and procedures. It has never been more important for fleet business to address the costs of road crashes and build a reputation for road safety. In light of these survey results demonstrating just how risky cycling can be, I recommend this vital workshop to all UK fleet managers.’
The seminar costs £70 + VAT for Brake subscribers and £120 + VAT for non-subscribers. To find out more, visit www.brake.org.uk or contact Brake at [email protected] or 01484 559909.