{"id":21718,"date":"2025-07-23T18:04:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=21718"},"modified":"2025-07-23T18:04:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:04:12","slug":"i-just-learned-from-my-friend-whos-a-police-officer-that-you-should-only-open-your-car-door-with-your-right-hand-i-repeat-only-with-your-right-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=21718","title":{"rendered":"I Just Learned from My Friend Who\u2019s a Police Officer That You Should ONLY Open Your Car Door With Your Right Hand. I Repeat, Only With Your RIGHT Hand."},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dutch Reach<\/strong> is a simple yet life-saving habit that involves using your opposite hand<\/strong> (e.g. your right hand if you\u2019re the driver) to open your car door. This small action naturally turns your body, prompting you to look over your shoulder<\/strong> \u2014 exactly where cyclists, motorcyclists, or pedestrians might be approaching. Originating in the Netherlands, this method has become a globally recommended safety tip.<\/p>\n

Most people instinctively use their near hand, which doesn\u2019t require a shoulder check \u2014 leading to \u201cdooring<\/strong>\u201d accidents where someone opens a door into the path of an oncoming cyclist. These incidents are common in cities and often cause serious injuries, even deaths. And the tragic part? They’re usually preventable with just one second of awareness.<\/p>\n

To practice the Dutch Reach: reach across your body with your far hand to open the door, check your side mirror and blind spot as your torso turns, and only then open the door. It\u2019s not just for drivers \u2014 passengers should do it too, especially when exiting on the traffic side. Teaching it to teens, rideshare users, and elderly family members can help make it second nature.<\/p>\n

Law enforcement and safety organizations strongly endorse the Dutch Reach. Backed by data and adopted in driving programs worldwide, it\u2019s proven to reduce accidents. This tiny, no-cost habit could save someone\u2019s life<\/strong> \u2014 or your own \u2014 so start today: use your far hand, look back, and then step out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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