BBC-ROSPA Reach video article 2

Posted on September 24, 2017September 24, 2017 by DutchReachExecDir

A Dutch Driving Instructor demonstrates the proper method for safe exiting of cars in The Netherlands / Holland. He reaches across with his far hand to open the car door, which enable one to swivel and look directly back over one's outer shoulder to look or scan for on-coming bicyclists. The Dutch do the Dutch Reach and have taught it for decades. A Dutch woman describes her experience of being doored in Holland. Source: Cycling: Groups call for action on 'car-dooring' By Roger Harrabin BBC environment analyst.

BBC video & article reports on Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents UK’s new anti dooring campaign & video. 11 September 2017.