One of the amendments is to encourage people to use the "Dutch reach" when opening a vehicle door. This technique has been known and used in driver training for several years and is now set to be included in the Highway Code.
You place the hand furthest from the door on to the door handle prior to opening the door. This will make a blindspot check over the shoulder be more natural and an easier movement since the upper body is already twisting towards the door.
Have you noticed how the brake pedal is slightly higher than the accelerator? Have you noticed that to put the gear lever in reverse, most car manufacturers force the driver to add a specific movement?
How could you incorporate this subject into your driving training for your pupils?
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