In Jiangsu, a man tried to ride his e-bike beneath a freight truck carrying oversized cargo; the truck driver braked just in time to prevent collision.

Social Context

Freight trucks often exceed height/width limits on secondary roads, creating hazardous clearance gaps. While national standards (GB 1589) regulate cargo dimensions, local enforcement varies—leading riders to misjudge space, especially given e-bikes’ low-profile design and lack of rearview mirrors.

Safety Tip

Never pass under moving or parked freight vehicles; assume minimum 3-meter vertical clearance is unsafe unless signage explicitly permits passage.