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Yep, got a 'sixth sense' for this old favourite too. Once goosed a lady royally with my front tyre when suddenly flung open the driver's door in front of me and stepped out without looking – I don't know who was most shocked. The rule is always assume this is gonna happen. Always allow the amount of space (if possible) the door of an executive two-door coupe takes when open and always look through cars and into the mirrors for signs of occupation as you approach. Also, avoid undertaking lines of cars in traffic as passengers never look before opening the door and getting out.
Yep, got a 'sixth sense' for this old favourite too. Once goosed a lady royally with my front tyre when suddenly flung open the driver's door in front of me and stepped out without looking – I don't know who was most shocked. The rule is always assume this is gonna happen. Always allow the amount of space (if possible) the door of an executive two-door coupe takes when open and always look through cars and into the mirrors for signs of occupation as you approach. Also, avoid undertaking lines of cars in traffic as passengers never look before opening the door and getting out.
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Is there a limit on door length? Cars in general have been getting larger over the years and some now have very long doors, such that you would need to be a good 5 or 6 feet away to completely miss some of the longest.
The "dooring" issue also combines with close passing and close following by other traffic. Swerving to miss a door may put you in the path of following traffic, or being knocked over by an opened door, may lay you down on the road in front of it.
They should really highlight the fact that giving plenty of space around cyclists is not that they really need that much room whilst up on two wheels and cycling, but to allow space and time to stop or avoid them if something should go wrong and they end up sprawled across the road, whether it's due to being knocked over by a door, or not spotting a bad pothole in time to avoid it. And potholes can be really difficult to spot in wet weather, I've had a few instances where a puddle has concealed a 4" deep hole within it, thus far I've managed to remain on 2 wheels, but it really gives you a jolt.
Is there a limit on door length? Cars in general have been getting larger over the years and some now have very long doors, such that you would need to be a good 5 or 6 feet away to completely miss some of the longest.
The "dooring" issue also combines with close passing and close following by other traffic. Swerving to miss a door may put you in the path of following traffic, or being knocked over by an opened door, may lay you down on the road in front of it.
They should really highlight the fact that giving plenty of space around cyclists is not that they really need that much room whilst up on two wheels and cycling, but to allow space and time to stop or avoid them if something should go wrong and they end up sprawled across the road, whether it's due to being knocked over by a door, or not spotting a bad pothole in time to avoid it. And potholes can be really difficult to spot in wet weather, I've had a few instances where a puddle has concealed a 4" deep hole within it, thus far I've managed to remain on 2 wheels, but it really gives you a jolt.
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Cars are getting increasingly super-sized, fatter and faster. Recently had a ride in my brother-in-law's Triumph 2000 Estate and realised just how low down and narrow cars used to be. Even though it's a big enough 70's estate car, it felt like all the modern cars towered above us. I allow about metre, based on the doors of Audi A5s or A7s or any other equivalent super-sized vehicle being flung open.
Drivers generally realise that they're usually opening their door into traffic so are more aware of any risks. Passenger side, people getting out aren't expecting traffic so don't seem to consider potential risks.
Cars are getting increasingly super-sized, fatter and faster. Recently had a ride in my brother-in-law's Triumph 2000 Estate and realised just how low down and narrow cars used to be. Even though it's a big enough 70's estate car, it felt like all the modern cars towered above us. I allow about metre, based on the doors of Audi A5s or A7s or any other equivalent super-sized vehicle being flung open.
Drivers generally realise that they're usually opening their door into traffic so are more aware of any risks. Passenger side, people getting out aren't expecting traffic so don't seem to consider potential risks.
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Isn't this called 'danger to open' or something
I recall having a spectacular crash resulting in many broken bones when someone kindly opened a door ahead of me.
Isn't this called 'danger to open' or something
I recall having a spectacular crash resulting in many broken bones when someone kindly opened a door ahead of me.
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