The "Dutch Reach" car-door opening technique prevents injury to cyclists
by Mark Frauenfelder from on (#4AV4F)
One of my fears is opening my car door just as a cyclist is coming by, causing a dangerous collision. I always look before I open, but I'm going to start opening the door with a "Dutch Reach" as an added precaution. It's simple to do: open the door with your right hand, which forces you to look over your shoulder and look for oncoming bikes.