In an attempt to reduce cycle accidents in London the TfL are sending over 140,000 cyclists a link to a safety training film hoping to reduce the number of cycling deaths or serious injuries in the capital city.

The film is aimed particularly at the interaction between lorries and cyclists and how they should behave around one another to avoid cycle accidents resulting with potentially devastating consequences.

The five minute film is filmed from both the cyclist and lorry drivers’ perspectives outlining a number of key issues.

Cyclists shouldn't ride so close to lorries that they can't see its mirrors, if they can't see the mirrors then the driver probably can't see the cyclist.

If stopped cyclists should try where possible to ensure that they are far enough in front of lorries so the driver high in his cab can easily see them.

Cyclists should not undertake lorries on their left unless the vehicle has stopped and they are sure they can get past before it sets of again.

Drivers who are turning left must observe their left mirror frequently checking especially for cyclists.

Cycling accidents claimed nine lives in London last year in road accidents with HGVs.

The online version of the film can be viewed at www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling.