The Surprising Reason to Use Your Right Hand When Opening a Car Door

Traffic is stressful and accidents are common—but some are preventable. One often-overlooked danger is “dooring”—when someone opens a car door into the path of a passing cyclist. It can cause serious injuries or even death.

A Close Call

I once saw a cyclist nearly hit by my friend opening his car door without checking. It was a frightening wake-up call.

A Smart Fix: The Dutch Reach

To prevent dooring, use the Dutch Reach: