What happens if you open car doors without looking? This accident video is a warning

A shocking video shared by road safety officials in Karnataka serves as a reminder why it is so important to look before opening the door of your car.

It showed a woman, who was riding a scooter, run over by another car after being knocked down by a car door which was opened abruptly on the wrong side.

The woman was thrown off her scooter when the right door of a parked car opened without any warning. Almost immediately she goes under the wheels of a car which was following behind her.


"Before opening the door of your car on public roads, make sure to check in the side or rear -view mirror for vehicles coming from behind to avoid such accidents. Be mindful and careful! #roadsafety #rules #safety #drive #drivesafe #traffic," the Karnataka State Road Safety Authority tweeted.

From the time stamp on the video it appeared the accident happened on September 24, but it was not clear what happened to the woman. The clip ended with the car stopping with her still caught under it and the driver getting out to check . People standing nearby are also seen rushing to help.

"The person who opened doors should be arrested and charged with attempt to murder," said a user.

"It's basic knowledge that you need to see if any vehicle is coming before turning right or before opening door," said a user

"Absolutely right, but unfortunately common sense is not very common," replied another.

Others pointed out more things which showed a disregard for road safety.