Veilig rijden

You open the door next to a bike lane. What do you do?

Do you know the correct answer to this traffic question? Choose A, B or C and read Rijmaatje’s clear explanation.

Je opent het portier naast een fietsstrook. Wat doe je? – Rijmaatje

You open the door next to a bike lane. What do you do?Look at the traffic situation calmly and first choose A, B or C yourself.A. Open it immediatelyB. First look behind youC. Let the cyclist brakeThe correct answerB. First look behind youCheck your mirror and blind spot before opening the door; the Dutch Reach helps.Why this matters during your driving lessonBy spotting the situation early, you can act predictably and leave yourself time to look carefully. When practising, say out loud what you see, who has priority, and how much space you need.Exam tipLook well ahead, check your mirrors, and only make a decision once the whole situation is clear. Safe, controlled driving matters more than reacting quickly.View the source: Safe driving behavior – Rijmaatje.

Bron: Veilig rijgedrag – Rijmaatje