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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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