More than a third of drivers nervous when overtaking lorries – survey

Department for Transport figures show 216 people were killed in collisions involving HGVs in Britain in 2021.

A survey found overtaking lorries while driving can make many motorists nervous (Clynt Garnham Transportation/Alamy/PA)

More than a third (36%) of people admit to feeling nervous overtaking lorries while driving, a survey has found.

The same proportion of respondents to the poll of 2,000 British adults commissioned by National Highways said they do not know how many blind spots heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) have.

Lorries are fitted with additional mirrors to aid visibility, but they do not eliminate blind spots at the front, rear and each side of the vehicle.