Why aren't door handles positioned to require "Dutch Reach" ?
Desiging for one usage but legislating another is proven unworkable, so let's make it simple.
Why aren't we mandating that new car door handles be positioned back at roughly shoulder station, to practically mandate a "Dutch Reach" with the incumbent body turn to hopefully check for approaching cyclists and traffic?
It's closer to where the actual latch is, and about where the external handle is already, so it's entirely feasible.
Yes, people would hate it, because people hate change. But if it were required for a certain model year it would be fair, and people would adapt, and deal.
Last edited by UniChris; 10-11-21 at 08:13 PM.