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Sharing the roadQuestion 181 of 296

You park at the curb and want to open your car door. Under the new law, what must be true first?

  1. The vehicle is stopped, and the door will not hurt or block other traffic
  2. The door is on the side away from the curb
  3. Your signal is on
  4. You have looked in the rear-view mirror only
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Correct answer: The vehicle is stopped, and the door will not hurt or block other traffic

The new dooring rule applies to any traffic, not only bicycles. Stop, look, open the door, and close it again as soon as you can.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 109, Opening vehicle door, page 55

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026