18:50, 05/06/2023
The safe Dutch Reach way of opening a car door will help you avoid risks and accidents when the car is parked.
The Dutch Reach is simply using the arm that is farther away from the car door to open it. For example, when opening the left door, use the right arm and vice versa.
Although it is uncomfortable, when opening this way, the driver will be able to observe behind by turning the body and rotating the shoulder blades.
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| How to open car doors safely without endangering people behind. |
If we only use the usual method of using our arms near the car door, we will easily make the mistake of pushing the door open without looking behind and risk causing an accident.
In addition, if you open the door with the arm far from the door, the door will usually only open slightly, not wide, minimizing the possibility of the car behind hitting it. Applying this skill with the door opening arm is very important, all people in the car, in all seat positions can apply.
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| Dutch Reach car door opening motion. |
The Dutch Reach door opening skill originated about 50 years ago in the Netherlands. Every Dutch family owns at least one bicycle and they often travel by bicycle on the alleys of the streets. The thing that cyclists worry about the most when moving on the road is the car in front suddenly opening the door, even if it is unintentional, this action of opening the door can cause a serious accident.
The Dutch Reach is a simple but extremely effective solution to minimize unnecessary risks due to unsafe door opening, and is meticulously taught in driving courses in the Netherlands.
According to VTC News
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