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The Dutch teach drivers to use the "Dutch reach", which significantly reduces the chances of dooring a cyclist:
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Make gull-wing or sliding doors mandatory?
Could make on street spaces lamborghini only
Gull wing could see you riding into the edge of the door rather than a flat surface.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull-wing_door
Butterflies on the other hand…
"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."
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)
This sounds OK though:
"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."
Hopefully soon to appear on VWs, Audis & SEATs of the same manufacturing group. If it doesn't, we'll know it's just VW bikewashing its chosen less-cyclist-unfriendly brand.
Its possibly more needed on Octavias as they are often used as mini cabs
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