Opening a car door is such a mundane activity that most of the time we don’t even think about it. We just reach for the handle and swing out the door. Yet it’s actually really dangerous when you blindly swing out your door, and a lot of accidents are caused this way.

Luckily, there’s a simple method to avoid any trouble, and it’s essentially the norm in the Netherlands. The maneuver is called the “Dutch Reach” and it’s basically genius.

That is super simple. Sure, you could try and remember to check your mirror, but the muscle memory surely makes sure you never forget—that way, no one gets hurt!

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