New guidance for drivers in the latest Highway Code could prevent injury to cyclists and motorcyclists

The Dutch Reach is a practice for drivers and passengers where, rather than using your hand closest to the door to open it, you use your far hand. This choice sets off a series of five linked actions: reach, swivel, look back, open slowly, and then exit facing traffic.

By making a few small changes to our behaviour, we can all do our bit to enhance the safety of those with little protection out on the roads. The Highway Code suggests a simple technique – often referred to as the Dutch Reach – that can help drivers to form the habit of looking out for cyclists, motorcyclists and also pedestrians when opening their car or van door.

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The Government ramp up preparations for the end of the transition period by publishing an updated Border Operating Model, which provides further detail on how the GB-EU border will work and the actions that traders, hauliers and passengers need to take.

The updated guidance follows extensive engagement with the border industry and the £705m package of investment for border infrastructure, jobs and technology, announced earlier this year.

The updated Border Operating Model can be found here.