Alberta Class 7 Learner Knowledge Test · Question
Before opening your driver's-side door after parking on a city street, you should:
An open door in a cyclist's path can cause a serious collision. Before opening, look behind for cyclists and traffic — many handbooks recommend opening with the
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Question: Before opening your driver's-side door after parking on a city street, you should:
Answer options:
- Open the door quickly so you are not in the way ✅ Look behind and check for approaching cyclists and traffic before opening (the 'Dutch reach' / shoulder check)
- Open the door and rely on cyclists to swerve
- Honk first
Correct answer: Look behind and check for approaching cyclists and traffic before opening (the 'Dutch reach' / shoulder check)
Explanation: An open door in a cyclist's path can cause a serious collision. Before opening, look behind for cyclists and traffic — many handbooks recommend opening with the far hand so your body naturally rotates and you see oncoming road users.
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