[OT] Dutch Reach [was Re: Where has the practice of sending screen shots as source code come from?]

Matt Wheeler m at funkyhat.org
Tue Jan 30 10:48:29 EST 2018


On Tue, 30 Jan 2018 at 15:39 Steven D'Aprano <
steve+comp.lang.python at pearwood.info> wrote:

> This effectively and completely undermines the supposed claim that this
> technique makes it *automatic* to look behind you for on-coming cyclists.
> That simply isn't the case. Whether you use the arm closest or furthest
> from the door, you still need to make a conscious effort to either look
> over your shoulder (where your view will be obstructed by the car pillar
> by the door), or consciously check your side mirror.
>

Checking the side mirrors isn't particularly helpful advice if you're
sitting in any seat other than the driver's seat, however.
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