Before opening the vehicle doors to get out, what must the driver and passengers mandatorily check?

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The correct answer is to ensure that no danger is caused to other road users. According to Traffic Regulations, it is prohibited to keep vehicle doors open, open them before the vehicle has come to a complete stop, or open them/get out without first ensuring that doing so does not imply danger or obstruction to other users, especially cyclists, motorcyclists, or pedestrians. The other answers are incorrect because they are restrictive: we must look out for both vehicles and pedestrians, not just one of these groups. A recommended technique is the 'Dutch Reach' (opening the door with the hand furthest from the door), which forces you to turn your torso and look back.

Before opening the vehicle doors to get out, what must the driver and passengers mandatorily check?

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