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Before opening your car door on the traffic side, you should:

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Check your mirror and look over your shoulder for cyclists and other traffic

Car doors opened without checking are a major cause of serious cyclist injuries.

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  1. ✓Check your mirror and look over your shoulder for cyclists and other traffic
  2. ✗Open it quickly so it is not caught by the wind
  3. ✗Turn on your hazard lights, then open it without looking
  4. ✗Rely on approaching riders to avoid the door

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