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Old October 19th 18, 06:54 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Bod[_5_]
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Default Highway Code may include 'Dutch reach' to keep cyclists safe

On 19/10/2018 00:00, JNugent wrote:
On 18/10/2018 19:05, Bod wrote:
Measures to help protect cyclists, including encouraging people to
adopt the "Dutch reach", are expected to be included in the new
Highway Code.

The method of opening a car door using the hand furthest from the
handle forces drivers to turn and look behind them for passing cyclists.

The code will also give updated guidance on how to avoid the dangers
of close overtaking of cyclists.

Cycling UK said the move was a major step for cycle safety.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45900806

This is getting silly. If people can't be trusted to check for
cyclists before they open a car door, then those drivers/passengers
need educating in basic observance.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45900806


How would you propose to do that in the case of passengers?

Ban them from being carried in motor vehicles unless they meet your
standards?

I was talking rhetorically, but some things can be done to try to

make people think and look before opening a car door.

Tv/newspapers etc , like the Green Cross Code safety showings and the
railway crossing safety info short videos.

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