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Sharing the roadQuestion 271 of 312

Your car is parked at the curb. What must you do before you open the driver's door?

  1. Open it slowly and then look
  2. Check for cyclists and traffic first
  3. Sound your horn
  4. Open it only when lights are red
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Correct answer: Check for cyclists and traffic first

You must not open a door if it creates a hazard for other traffic. Cyclists can ride into an open door.

Source: Highway Traffic Act (PEI, consolidated to May 29, 2026), s. 175.1 Opening vehicle door, page 92

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026