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Safe driving techniquesQuestion 301 of 318

What is the Dutch Reach when you get out of a vehicle?

  1. You open the door with a quick and strong push
  2. You open the door with your foot and look down
  3. You open the door a little and wait ten seconds
  4. You open the door with the hand that is farthest from it
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Correct answer: You open the door with the hand that is farthest from it

With the Dutch Reach, you open the door with the hand that is farthest from it. Before that, check the mirror and the blind spot.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026