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No. The dutch reach is with the right hand, which forces you to turn the upper body to reach the handle. Supposedly this sort-of forces you to do a over the sho
by blattimwind 8y ago
No. The dutch reach is with the right hand, which forces you to turn the upper body to reach the handle. Supposedly this sort-of forces you to do a over the shoulder check.
I think if you were taught proper driving technique, then there is no need for such concortions. You will always check the mirror and look over your shoulder before opening the door, even if only subconsciously. Just like you always check lengthwise traffic before making a turn, or checking traffic behind you before switching into another lane.
This is an issue of driver's education. Not which hand you use to open the door.
- Kim_Bruning 8y agoI think it also depends on whether you have auto-folding mirrors. (I was taught to check my rear-view mirror before opening the door. That doesn't work in my new car with folding mirrors; so now I sometimes use the dutch reach, even though I was never taught it back in the day)
- blattimwind 8y agoI only know the auto-folding kind that folds in after you lock the car... usually by holding the lock button or pressing it twice quickly.
- Angostura 8y agoSadly, my Seat Alhambra, 2016 has no such functionality. Almost unbelievably
- kbenson 8y agoYes, please read the directions that were quoted carefully. Specifically, "and open the door using the right hand as far as is necessary and exit the vehicle."