http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: How Can We Keep Cyclists From Getting Doored? en Sun, 17 May 2026 21:51:22 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17202#post-332155 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 18:34:04 +0000 Ed1 332155@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Its possibly more needed on Octavias as they are often used as mini cabs </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17202#post-332153 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:45:01 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 332153@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/cars/new-skoda-aims-save-cyclists-being-hit-car-doors-2886924" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/cars/new-skoda-aims-save-cyclists-being-hit-car-doors-2886924</a></p> <p>"The system uses the car’s blind spot detection system to monitor the sides and rear of the car, even when it is parked. If a cyclist is detected, the system will warn the driver through a series of visual warnings and by sounding an alert, both of which will continue until the hazard has passed or the doors have been closed."</p> <p>You'll note nowhere does it suggest the central locking system will be deployed to protect the cyclist, so we'll continue to be dependent on the dumbest link in the chain (the carbon-based lifeform inside)</p> <p>This sounds OK though:</p> <p>"The fourth generation Octavia also features predictive cycling protection, an enhanced forward collision warning that triggers a “cascade” of warnings if a cyclist is detected ahead – and will even engage the emergency brakes if necessary to avoid any possible accident."</p> <p>Hopefully soon to appear on VWs, Audis &amp; SEATs of the same manufacturing group. If it doesn't, we'll know it's just VW bikewashing its chosen less-cyclist-unfriendly brand. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17202#post-237504 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 20:26:29 +0000 wee folding bike 237504@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Gull wing could see you riding into the edge of the door rather than a flat surface.</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull-wing_door" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull-wing_door</a></p> <p>Butterflies on the other hand…</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_doors" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_doors</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17202#post-237502 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 19:27:28 +0000 Ed1 237502@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Could make on street spaces lamborghini only </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17202#post-237494 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:12:31 +0000 neddie 237494@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Make gull-wing or sliding doors mandatory? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17202#post-237491 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 16:04:37 +0000 gibbo 237491@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The Dutch teach drivers to use the "Dutch reach", which significantly reduces the chances of dooring a cyclist:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzIf80eSfCg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzIf80eSfCg</a> </p>