What should you do before getting out of a parked vehicle on the traffic side?
open the door quickly and step out
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assume other road users will avoid you
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check for approaching traffic, bicycles, and pedestrians
Opening a door into traffic can injure bicyclists, pedestrians, or other road users.
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