Vulnerable road users

You have parked and are about to open your door on the side facing the road. How can you best check for cyclists?

Open the door quickly so you are not in the way
Rely on your door mirror only
Open the door with the hand nearest it
Open the door with your far hand, which makes you turn and look behind
Correct

Why?

Rule 239 of The Highway Code recommends the 'Dutch Reach': open the door with the hand on the opposite side to it. This makes you turn your body and look over your shoulder for cyclists and other road users.

Highway Code rule 239

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