Couldn’t be simpler: Instead of using the hand closest to the door, reach across with the hand furthest from the door. By using the Dutch Reach, you naturally turn your body towards the window, helping you get a visual approaching cyclists and other oncoming traffic. It also allows you to open the door slowly and carefully, rather than swinging it open in one movement. #TeachTheReach

 

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....