Heavy vehicle safety videos
Be truck aware - blind spots and cyclists
Are you a bicycle rider? Trucks have blind spots and need extra space when turning. Always take care when riding around trucks and other large, heavy vehicles.
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Be truck aware - pedestrian safety
Take extra care when walking near trucks. Stay alert, avoid distractions such as a mobile phone and cross the road at designated pedestrian crossings.
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Tips on sharing the road with oversized vehicles
Have you ever driven alongside or behind an oversize vehicle on our state roads? This video shows you what to do if you see a pilot, escorting vehicle or oversize vehicle while driving.
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Safety message - Mt Ousley descent
The Mt Ousley descent is the main route for trucks heading into Wollongong and Port Kembla along the M1 Princes Motorway. Transport Workers Union member and experienced truck driver, Pat Armstrong, offers safety tips and advice for descending Mt Ousley safely in a heavy vehicle.
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How to avoid having an overheight vehicle incident
Most heavy vehicles in NSW have a height limit of 4.3m, so any vehicle that exceeds this height is considered overheight.
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