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After parallel parking on a busy New York City street, what should you do before opening your door into traffic?
- A.Check mirrors and look for traffic and bicyclists approaching from behind
- B.Open the door quickly to claim the space
- C.Honk first, then open without looking
- D.Only check if you parked on the left side
Correct answer
A. Check mirrors and look for traffic and bicyclists approaching from behind
Why
Check mirrors and look behind for traffic and bicyclists before opening a door into their path. Opening a door into a cyclist's route can cause a serious crash.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 7: Parallel Parking · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-149).