Approximately two pedestrians and/or bicyclists are killed every day in crashes involving a large truck or bus. In these crashes, failure to yield right-of-way is a leading contributing factor at intersections and mid-blocks. Simply put, pedestrians and bicyclists may not be aware that large trucks and buses have larger blind spots, wider turning radii and longer stopping distances than standard roadway vehicles.
Researchers at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) as part of funding provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have created educational materials — videos and brochures — to depict the limitations large trucks and buses face and provide suggestions for how pedestrians and bicyclists can stay safe when sharing the road.
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