Truck drivers working for Cemex UK have undertaken bike training to fully understand the risks delivery trucks present to cyclists. The training was organised by the Cycle Touring Club to give drivers a chance to see things from the cyclists’ perspective.
Truck drivers working for Cemex UK have undertaken bike training to fully understand the risks delivery trucks present to cyclists. The training was organised by the Cycle Touring Club to give drivers a chance to see things from the cyclists’ perspective.
The one day course started with basic cycling skills which were used first on quiet roads and then busier areas with more traffic and demanding junctions.
Since 2004 Cemex has been working to improve cycle safety and has encouraged cyclists to get into the truck cab to see things from the drivers’ point of view and over 3000 people have taken up this offer. This training organised by CTC senior training instructor Greg Woodford gave drivers the chance to view things from the cyclists point of view.
“As a non-cyclist but a truck and car driver, the training has certainly heightened my awareness of the dangers faced by cyclists,” said training participant and Cemex’s driving development officer Paul MacPherson. “It was an invaluable experience.”
Woodford added, “We all know that cycling is a cost effective, fast and green means of transport however, trucks pose a greater risk to cyclists than any other vehicle. This training aimed to mitigate those threats by giving drivers the cyclists’ view of the road. I am delighted at the commitment to road safety demonstrated by Cemex and at the progress made by their staff in the cycle training course. It’s now up to other haulage corporations to follow their lead and demonstrate their road safety credentials.”
