{"id":68786,"date":"2025-07-21T02:56:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T02:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=68786"},"modified":"2025-07-21T03:00:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T03:00:26","slug":"68786","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=68786","title":{"rendered":"A Close Call"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Traffic is stressful and accidents are common\u2014but some are preventable. One often-overlooked danger is \u201cdooring\u201d\u2014when someone opens a car door into the path of a passing cyclist. It can cause serious injuries or even death.<\/p>\n

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A Close Call<\/strong><\/h1>\n

I once saw a cyclist nearly hit by my friend opening his car door without checking. It was a frightening wake-up call.<\/p>\n

Drivers use their right hand to open the door.
\nPassengers use their left hand.
\nThis forces your body to turn and check for approaching cyclists.
\nIt may feel awkward at first, but it quickly becomes second nature\u2014and it works.<\/p>\n

A Culture of Road Safety<\/strong><\/h1>\n

We all have a role:<\/p>\n

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Cities can add protected bike lanes and signs.
\nSchools can teach road safety.
\nCommunities can spread awareness.<\/p>\n

Final Tip:<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Right hand. Turn. Look.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a tiny habit that could save someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

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