‘Dutch Reach’ to be added to UK Highway Code to protect cyclists

2018-10-18 (All day)
Dutch Reach sees drivers open car door from inside with left hand, forcing them to look behind for approaching cyclistsDrivers and passengers will soon be encouraged to use the ‘Dutch Reach’ when opening car doors from the inside. The Reach, made famous by policy in the cycle-friendly Netherlands, sees drivers open their car doors with their left hand (passengers with their right) when exiting a vehicle. This forces them to look over their shoulders for approachi