Why overtaking heavy vehicles from left is risky

year-old Venkanna died after overtaking a water tanker from the left in Yelahanka Newtown, Bengaluru; his two grandchildren escaped unhurt.

Traffic police urge commuters to avoid overtaking heavy vehicles from the left due to drivers' massive blind spots on the passenger side.

Truck and bus drivers need a wide turning radius and often swing right before a left turn, crushing riders in the left blind spot.

The left side of the road may have debris, parked cars, or obstacles that cause heavy vehicles to swerve unexpectedly into the rider's path.

Overtaking on the left traps riders between the heavy vehicle and the kerb, leaving no escape space.