How to open car doors safely without causing accidents to pedestrians

Opening the car door incorrectly will cause unfortunate accidents.

Every Dutch family owns at least one bicycle and they often travel by bicycle on the alleys of the streets. However, there are almost no accidents caused by unexpectedly crashing into car doors. Because the people of the land of tulips remember the concept of opening a car door very special called "Dutch Reach".

So what is the "Dutch Reach" technique? Dutch drivers always use the hand farthest from the door to open the door, in other words, use the right hand to open the left door and the left hand to open the right door, regardless of whether the person sitting in the front or the back does the same.

This action may seem cumbersome, but it is very useful. When opening the door manually from a distance, the driver cannot help but turn his body, and by turning his shoulder, he can see the situation of people on the road and detect whether there are cyclists or motorbikes on the side or behind.

Whether sitting in the front or back seat, Dutch people are trained and formed the habit of opening the car door with the hand farthest from the door to ensure safety for themselves and others.

Driving courses in the Netherlands all teach this door opening technique, it has become the standard for safe car door opening. They also note that just a small detail can prevent many accidents, a little more careful will reduce the level of danger a lot.

In Vietnam, the number of cars on the road has increased dramatically in recent years and there have been many accidents caused by opening the door without looking behind. Therefore, to ensure the safety of people in the car when getting out, we should pay attention to this detail.