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Before opening your door on the traffic side after parking, you should:
- A.Open it quickly so you spend less time exposed
- B.Honk once and then open it
- C.Check mirrors and look for traffic and bicyclists
- D.Assume no one is coming on a quiet street
Correct answer
C. Check mirrors and look for traffic and bicyclists
Why
Check for traffic, including bicyclists, before opening a door into a travel lane. Opening a door into a passing rider or vehicle can cause a serious crash.
Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-155).