Ontario G1 Test Coach
Sharing the roadQuestion 257 of 328

You are parked at the roadside and want to open your door. What should you do first?

  1. Check mirrors and blind spot for cyclists
  2. Open it a little and look
  3. Sound your horn
  4. Wave to traffic behind you
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Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spot for cyclists

A cyclist can hit an opened door. Look behind you before you open it.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Sharing the road with other road users, Sharing the road with cyclists

Practice sharing the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026