This One Simple Habit Could Save a Life \u2014 And Most Drivers Don\u2019t Know It<\/p>\n
If you drive or ride in cars often, there\u2019s a small habit that could literally save lives \u2014 and hardly<\/p>\n
anyone talks about it. A police officer friend told me about it, and since then, I\u2019ve changed how I open car doors forever.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s called the Dutch Reach. Instead of opening the door with your left hand (if you\u2019re the driver),<\/p>\n
use your right hand. This simple switch forces your body to twist, naturally turning your head toward<\/p>\n
the road \u2014 helping you spot any oncoming cyclists, scooters, or cars before you open your door.<\/p>\n
This small move helps prevent \u201cdooring\u201d \u2014 when someone in a parked car opens the door into the path<\/p>\n
of a cyclist or motorcyclist, often causing serious or even fatal crashes.<\/p>\n
The Dutch Reach is widely taught in the Netherlands and now promoted by traffic safety experts<\/p>\n
around the world. It only takes a second, but it builds in an automatic safety check.<\/p>\n
Teach it to your kids, passengers, and especially new drivers. It\u2019s easy to remember:<\/p>\n
Use the far hand, not the near one. A small habit, a huge impact \u2014 and possibly, a life saved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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