Victoria · Learner Permit Test · Road rules

Before opening your car door on a Melbourne street, what should you do?

The answer

  • Check your mirror and do a head check for cyclists and traffic first Correct
  • Turn on your hazard lights
  • Nothing — approaching riders must avoid you
  • Open it slowly so cyclists can react

Why that's the answer

It's an offence to cause a hazard by opening a car door into the path of a cyclist or vehicle ('dooring'). Check your mirror and blind spot first — dooring is a common cause of serious cyclist injuries in Melbourne.

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