Around here most the pickup drivers back into their parking spots, especially the diesel pickup drivers. It must make them feel like they're a real big rig driver backing into a loading dock or something. Never understood it myself.
People that back into their parking spots.
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Originally Posted By: panther427
With in my field. It is required to back into a spot. To eliminate backing out accidents. So its a habit for some. Depending on the parking lot I will back in if its easier to leave.
Me too, never used to but recently went to Precision Driving school at work and they told us to back into spots whenever possible due to lots of collisions backing out.
With in my field. It is required to back into a spot. To eliminate backing out accidents. So its a habit for some. Depending on the parking lot I will back in if its easier to leave.
Me too, never used to but recently went to Precision Driving school at work and they told us to back into spots whenever possible due to lots of collisions backing out.
My wife likes to back her car in. She grew up and learned to drive in Brooklyn where it's more common than in the midwest.
If I don't hold up others, I do it at ball games and the like, making it way easier (and safer imho) when leaving with so many other cars and pedestrians about. Cool factor never occurred to me until I read this thread.
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I normally pull through and I used to back into my garage. Why? Transmissions only have so many shifts in them and warm fluid is easier on the tranny than shifting it cold into reverse and then forward. I have no evidence that it makes a tranny last longer but if I pull through then I am only shifting once vs twice.
The accident is less likely. Backing into a space is not the same as backing into the aisle where there is more chance to hit a vehicle coming down the aisle.
How many cars are coming out of an empty parking spot?
Now if you hit one of the parked cars, chances are you are not a good driver and are as likely to hit a car going forward as you are backing in.
If I can't pull through, I back in so I can pull out more safely. I can see cars in the aisle much easier when I'm driving forward than I can when reversing into the aisle.
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Originally Posted By: Blueskies123
I do it to make pulling out easier, especially in parking lots with lots of old people that cannot turn their neck to see if anyone is behind them. They just back out hoping that anyone coming stops.
Do not ask how I know this, someday you will find out.
Absurd, what about the possibility of some kind of accident happening while backing in?
Does backing into a parking spot eliminate the need to use the reverse gear on an automobile? No, so no advantage is gained.
How many cars are coming out of an empty parking spot?
Now if you hit one of the parked cars, chances are you are not a good driver and are as likely to hit a car going forward as you are backing in.
If I can't pull through, I back in so I can pull out more safely. I can see cars in the aisle much easier when I'm driving forward than I can when reversing into the aisle.
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Originally Posted By: Blueskies123
I do it to make pulling out easier, especially in parking lots with lots of old people that cannot turn their neck to see if anyone is behind them. They just back out hoping that anyone coming stops.
Do not ask how I know this, someday you will find out.
Absurd, what about the possibility of some kind of accident happening while backing in?
Does backing into a parking spot eliminate the need to use the reverse gear on an automobile? No, so no advantage is gained.
Originally Posted By: stchman
Is it just me or do most people that back into their parking sport think they and their car is just too cool?
I mostly see it with guys that drive some exotic Euro car. They often back in taking up two spots at a "cool" angle. I wonder if they realize that nobody but them thinks they are cool.
I also see a lot of union guys do it as well.
Fancy parking is what a lot of people call it.
I am not against backing up to park if there is a reason, but it does not make someone more cool.
So let me see if I understand.
In this post you discussed the issue-less than two weeks ago. Now you deem it necessary to start a duplicate thread on the same subject to voice how upset it makes you? Quite frankly, it sounds like you have issues that you need to resolve if you get that upset over the way someone else decides to park their vehicle. Mature adults have things that are actually important to concern themselves with.
I think you need to go find something worthwhile to get your panties knotted up over.
Is it just me or do most people that back into their parking sport think they and their car is just too cool?
I mostly see it with guys that drive some exotic Euro car. They often back in taking up two spots at a "cool" angle. I wonder if they realize that nobody but them thinks they are cool.
I also see a lot of union guys do it as well.
Fancy parking is what a lot of people call it.
I am not against backing up to park if there is a reason, but it does not make someone more cool.
So let me see if I understand.
In this post you discussed the issue-less than two weeks ago. Now you deem it necessary to start a duplicate thread on the same subject to voice how upset it makes you? Quite frankly, it sounds like you have issues that you need to resolve if you get that upset over the way someone else decides to park their vehicle. Mature adults have things that are actually important to concern themselves with.
I think you need to go find something worthwhile to get your panties knotted up over.
I back in, whenever possible, especially when I am in my Tahoe.
What bothers me, is when I park as far away from humanity as possible (I enjoy walking), then the typical MN dbag decides he/she needs to park right next to me. I've never seen this habit, except MN.
What bothers me, is when I park as far away from humanity as possible (I enjoy walking), then the typical MN dbag decides he/she needs to park right next to me. I've never seen this habit, except MN.
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Originally Posted By: mjk
I back in, whenever possible, especially when I am in my Tahoe.
What bothers me, is when I park as far away from humanity as possible (I enjoy walking), then the typical MN dbag decides he/she needs to park right next to me. I've never seen this habit, except MN.
Oh, it happens in Ontario too
I hate it.
I back in, whenever possible, especially when I am in my Tahoe.
What bothers me, is when I park as far away from humanity as possible (I enjoy walking), then the typical MN dbag decides he/she needs to park right next to me. I've never seen this habit, except MN.
Oh, it happens in Ontario too
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I made the thread EdwardC linked to above. I try to back in or pull through whenever possible. I don't consider myself cool or a baller with my Honda or 13 yr old Infiniti. I do, however, park properly in one lane and am not some 'pig parker'(Curb your Enthusiasm reference).
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Originally Posted By: mjk
What bothers me, is when I park as far away from humanity as possible (I enjoy walking), then the typical MN dbag decides he/she needs to park right next to me. I've never seen this habit, except MN.
This happens in all parking lots, from Minnesota to Mongolia.
What bothers me, is when I park as far away from humanity as possible (I enjoy walking), then the typical MN dbag decides he/she needs to park right next to me. I've never seen this habit, except MN.
This happens in all parking lots, from Minnesota to Mongolia.
I usually back my truck in because it is much easier to park in a smaller spot. I think it is safer as well. I see the spot before and during parking. Besides that people are far more likely to be walking behind a row of cars than through a row of cars. I do the same with my car in crowded parking lots and at work. We all get there at different times, but the whole shift leaves at the same time. I hate backing out of a spot with a lot of pedestrians. A lot of sports cars have tiny windows or no rear window as well. They are a lot like backing a cargo van with no windows. It is just easier to back into a spot you can see before parking instead of backing out blind later.
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Backing accidents are always your fault. It's safer to drive past a spot and back in vs. backing blindly into the aisle.
Also, it makes for a faster getaway.
Also, it makes for a faster getaway.
Don't like it because it slows traffic while we all wait for someone to "cha cha cha" into a space.
Originally Posted By: mjk
I back in, whenever possible, especially when I am in my Tahoe.
What bothers me, is when I park as far away from humanity as possible (I enjoy walking), then the typical MN dbag decides he/she needs to park right next to me. I've never seen this habit, except MN.
Nobody here wants to see a lonely car. They must be parked in groups of two or more.
I back in, whenever possible, especially when I am in my Tahoe.
What bothers me, is when I park as far away from humanity as possible (I enjoy walking), then the typical MN dbag decides he/she needs to park right next to me. I've never seen this habit, except MN.
Nobody here wants to see a lonely car. They must be parked in groups of two or more.
Seems like the Fram commercial from the 1980's. You can pay me now or you can pay me later.
At some point, you'll be backing out. Is it when parking or when leaving?
I would think it's a longer event to back out into the aisle compared with backing into the space. But even if they are the same, it's a you can pay me now or later scenario.
Originally Posted By: BMWTurboDzl
Don't like it because it slows traffic while we all wait for someone to "cha cha cha" into a space.
At some point, you'll be backing out. Is it when parking or when leaving?
I would think it's a longer event to back out into the aisle compared with backing into the space. But even if they are the same, it's a you can pay me now or later scenario.
Originally Posted By: BMWTurboDzl
Don't like it because it slows traffic while we all wait for someone to "cha cha cha" into a space.
Originally Posted By: stchman
Originally Posted By: EdwardC
i think some places require it, while it is not allow in other places. Some discussion here: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...ots#Post3810884
I have NEVER seen a parking lot that REQUIRES one to back into their parking spot.
Originally Posted By: panther427
With in my field. It is required to back into a spot. To eliminate backing out accidents. So its a habit for some. Depending on the parking lot I will back in if its easier to leave.
What about backing into accidents?
Sounds like you need to get out more....
It is standard practice at chemical plants and other hazardous facilities for rapid evacuation.
Originally Posted By: EdwardC
i think some places require it, while it is not allow in other places. Some discussion here: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...ots#Post3810884
I have NEVER seen a parking lot that REQUIRES one to back into their parking spot.
Originally Posted By: panther427
With in my field. It is required to back into a spot. To eliminate backing out accidents. So its a habit for some. Depending on the parking lot I will back in if its easier to leave.
What about backing into accidents?
Sounds like you need to get out more....
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Originally Posted By: stchman
Is it just me or do most people that back into their parking sport think they and their car is just too cool?
I mostly see it with guys that drive some exotic Euro car. They often back in taking up two spots at a "cool" angle. I wonder if they realize that nobody but them thinks they are cool.
I also see a lot of union guys do it as well.
Fancy parking is what a lot of people call it.
I am not against backing up to park if there is a reason, but it does not make someone more cool.
Wasn't this discussed a week or two ago? I do not do it. Most people in a crowded parking lot do not expect it thus more chance of an accident.
Is it just me or do most people that back into their parking sport think they and their car is just too cool?
I mostly see it with guys that drive some exotic Euro car. They often back in taking up two spots at a "cool" angle. I wonder if they realize that nobody but them thinks they are cool.
I also see a lot of union guys do it as well.
Fancy parking is what a lot of people call it.
I am not against backing up to park if there is a reason, but it does not make someone more cool.
Wasn't this discussed a week or two ago? I do not do it. Most people in a crowded parking lot do not expect it thus more chance of an accident.
It's a gimme for me.
Backing in...you are moving into an empty hole.
Backing out...you are basically going blind into a road with traffic both ways.
I always back in.
Backing in...you are moving into an empty hole.
Backing out...you are basically going blind into a road with traffic both ways.
I always back in.
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