I back in 95% of the time. I just find it a lot easier and I hate backing out of the spot into the lane.
Backing into parking spaces
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There are lots of parkades and parking lots that ban backing into spaces. The reason is that many people are terrible drivers and end up backing into the wall or hitting whatever is behind the space.
When I did a VIP/body guard driver training class we were taught to back in the majority of the time, but in a few circumstances it could be beneficial to pull in forwards.
I almost always back into spaces or park where I can drive through. It's much safer.
Per NHTSA statistics, around 18,000 people are injured and between 200-300 people killed annually due to backover accidents. I can't stand trying back out of a spot, with vehicles on both sides blocking my view, where I can't see anything until my car's arse is halfway out in the lane. Backing in and driving out is more controlled and safer.
Per NHTSA statistics, around 18,000 people are injured and between 200-300 people killed annually due to backover accidents. I can't stand trying back out of a spot, with vehicles on both sides blocking my view, where I can't see anything until my car's arse is halfway out in the lane. Backing in and driving out is more controlled and safer.
This. When I went through the sheriff's academy, we were told to back in, not so you can make a speedy exit as many believed, but for exactly this reason. When you first get in a car, your senses haven't yet switched to driving mode. For most, backing requires more skill than driving forward. We had a deputy that would drive miles out of his way if it kept him from having to back his patrol unit.
In some cases I've noticed this if the state has only one license plate and the vehicle has expired tags
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My 2007 car has no screen(s)--I have to look over my shoulder regardless. Even with a camera I see near misses with pedestrians, a real shame especially when there are toddlers.
As far as why people back in, imho to get out more easily. At work, I do back in unless there is someone directly behind me. Since folks speed through the garage, yes, that does mean someone will likely have to wait. But, if there is someone directly behind, I pull head in.
Our next car has 360 degree cams. Seems the day of the tennis balls hitting the windshield are behind us. To even discuss this topic is a first world kind of thing. Like having a drying rack for youth ice hockey equipment.
It's a lot easier and safer to pull straight out of a spot than back out of one. Having said that it is a lot easier to find two open spots and drive straight in so the car is positioned to be driven straight out, accomplishing the same thing as backing in, and being more considerate of others as a result. Win win. Unless there's a sign saying park head in, I always position my vehicles so I can pull straight out of a spot. Being considerate of others in the process.
It amazes me how frowned upon backing into spaces seems to be in the US.
It's far safer to back into a space as you're able to take a look at the space and the surroundings before you reverse in. And then it goes without saying that pulling forward out of a space is far far safer than reversing out where you're often blinded by others parked next to you.
In fact, our office car parks insist people reverse park and you'll get refused access if you repeatedly park forwards.
It's far safer to back into a space as you're able to take a look at the space and the surroundings before you reverse in. And then it goes without saying that pulling forward out of a space is far far safer than reversing out where you're often blinded by others parked next to you.
In fact, our office car parks insist people reverse park and you'll get refused access if you repeatedly park forwards.
This place is a bubble for a lot of things.
Most people don't care what you do as long as you don't hit them or their car.
Backing in is NOT generally frowned upon in the USA
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Be happy that whether or not someone backs into a parking spot is taking up space in your head instead of a REAL problem. Some guys would complain about their turned ankle after getting hung with a rotten rope that broke.
But don't you dare start backing out of the space while they're flying through the parking lot at 30 mph. They'll honk at you like YOU are the a**hole.
Thank you. I have seen lots and parking areas where there is signage that discourages, if not outright prohibits, backing into spaces. However, those were physically small parking areas and backing in could / would create traffic problems.
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This is just an angry person looking for an outlet. Your movement in the parking lot is just the convenient outlet.
People being angry in their cars is a lot like angry people on the internet. The car provides some anonymity / protection, like a keyboard.
Tough to back in?
CROWDED LOTS when people are on yer erse, even if you throw it "R" the rodents are up your tailpipe and won't let you back up and people walking willy nilly. I just avoid those places and don't mind walking in a bit.
CROWDED LOTS when people are on yer erse, even if you throw it "R" the rodents are up your tailpipe and won't let you back up and people walking willy nilly. I just avoid those places and don't mind walking in a bit.
BP requires this for all employees. I believe the idea is to allow for quicker escape when the whole facility is exploding like a movie scene.
In contrast my "city" forbids it in the CBD and the meter maids will ticket you -- unless it looks like you're a tourist in which case you get a "Howdy Partner" warning ticket -- can't make this up.
In contrast my "city" forbids it in the CBD and the meter maids will ticket you -- unless it looks like you're a tourist in which case you get a "Howdy Partner" warning ticket -- can't make this up.
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