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Sharing the roadQuestion 256 of 318

You park at the curb and want to get out. What must you check before you open the door?

  1. The rearview mirror and the blind spot.
  2. The parking brake and the engine switch.
  3. The front mirror and the dashboard lights.
  4. The door lock and the side window.
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Correct answer: The rearview mirror and the blind spot.

Look in the rearview mirror and in the blind spot before you open the door. This stops you from hitting a cyclist or another road user who passes.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 4, Sharing the Road > Dooring, page 132

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026