I always try to get out of a lorry's blind spot (which is about where the fuel tank is) as quickly as possible for this very reason, either by moving up further or dropping back.
(swissheavy, Wed 15 Sep 2010, 14:22, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

Yes
I too have learnt that trick after 1 close call too many. Part of being a good driver is expecting everyone else to be a shit driver.
But the lorry driver here is quite clearly a cunt. Professional drivers should be held to a higher standard.
( Sextant goes to him is emotionally erect, on this day, Fri 17 Sep 2010, 5:08, Reply)