Pennsylvania Class C Permit Practice Test
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You parked at the right curb of a city street. A bicycle lane runs next to your driver door. You are ready to get out. How should you open your door?
A blue car is parked facing right beside the right curb of a city street, with its doors closed. A marked bicycle lane runs immediately beside the driver’s side, and the card states that the driver is ready to get out.
Correct answer: Check your inside and side mirrors, then open the door with your right hand.
Why
Open car doors are a serious danger to bicyclists. Pennsylvania law forbids opening a vehicle door until it is reasonably safe and does not interfere with traffic. The law also forbids leaving a door open on the traffic side for longer than needed to load or unload passengers. Passengers should make the same checks before they open their doors.
Verified against Pennsylvania Driver's Manual · The Danger of Open Doors to Bicyclists · p. 97
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