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Here's how you open a car door in the Netherlands

Michael Charney, a cyclist from Massachusetts, is tired of having to quickly swerve out of the way to avoid drivers opening their car doors. It’s not only annoying, it’s also dangerous. That’s why he’s been advocating for drivers to use what he calls the "Dutch Reach”.

(Image: People cycle through the traditional Dutch town of Volendam. Credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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