You’re following a lorry. Why should you stay well back from these vehicles?

Question topic: Motorcycle , Vulnerable road users

You're following a lorry. Why should you stay well back from these vehicles?

So you do not breathe in the lorry’s exhaust fumes

So wind from the lorry will not slow you down

So drivers behind can see you

So your view ahead is not obstructed

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