> If we're teaching people in driving school a habit, the "Dutch reach" doesn't actually focus on looking to see if the way is clear. It might incidentally impr

> If we're teaching people in driving school a habit, the "Dutch reach" doesn't actually focus on looking to see if the way is clear. It might incidentally improve how many people look, but why be so passive about it? Just teach people to get in the habit of looking. AFAIK this is what's actually taught in the Netherlands -- look in the side mirror, over your shoulder through the window, and only then open the door.