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Teach the Dutch Reach to decrease cyclist injury from car doors

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The Dutch Reach project is a method used to teach drivers how to safely exit their vehicles and prevent potential cyclist injury from “dooring” – opening a car door into the path of an oncoming bicycle. There is also a YouTube video demonstrating the simple technique to increase the safety of drivers and cyclists.

10 Reasons why the Dutch far Hand Reach method for exiting vehicles to avoid dooring is safer for cyclists and car or vehicle occupants, dirvers & passengers when they open car door to exit. These reasons include: Curbs wide flinging; turns one to view side mirror; enables direct view after mirror view is lost; partial opening can warn cyclists; far grip allows fast retreat & closing; works for all exiting occupants, drivers & passengers front & rear; steps you out facing traffic; replaces flawed near hand practice; becomes an automatic muscle-memory habit, not just advise.

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