Sharing the roadQuestion 162 of 202

You are parked at the curb and want to get out. What should you check first?

  1. Whether your tires are straight
  2. Whether the meter has time
  3. Whether your hazard lights work
  4. Whether a cyclist is coming
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Correct answer: Whether a cyclist is coming

Check for cyclists before you open the door. The driver must not open a door into traffic.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 8, Bicycle operators/cyclists, page 128

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026