Opening a car door is a really important technique – Photo: Hoflauer
Below is what Mr. Nguyen Thang, who lives in Hanoi, tells about his experience of using the car:
Many people think that opening a car door is a simple task. Therefore, most car owners underestimate the dangers of getting out of the car, leading to many terrible accidents.
In fact, many accidents have been reported due to that simple action. Recently, a woman riding a motorcycle died tragically due to negligence in opening her car door.
I myself once almost crashed into the door of a parked car and the person inside unexpectedly opened the door. Before that moment, as I was approaching, I saw that this person was busy looking at their phone, so I could not guess that they would open the door. Luckily, I managed to dodge in time.
Opening the door is a very simple driving technique but is often underestimated by many people. I think before you learn to control a car well, you should learn cultural etiquette.
For example, before opening the door, look outside and see if anyone is about to enter the open area. Even during the opening process, you should continue to observe and only open slowly so that it will be easier to adjust if unexpected changes occur.
Slow and steady speed when getting out of the car not only helps you react quickly, but also signals other traffic participants. There are people who have difficulty reacting quickly to sudden movements.
This habit should be maintained not only by the driver but also by the passengers sitting in the car. Or to be sure, wait for the driver to get down and open the door for help, especially for small children, the elderly and pregnant women.
Actually, these operations do not take any time at all. Just a few extra seconds of observation is all it takes to avoid terrible, unnecessary accidents.
Reader Nguyen Thang
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