I see this all the time in public lots and garages, particularly in second and third tier cities or non urban areas. Positioning for a quick getaway? When you think about it, you spend more time backing into a spot than backing out given less precision required to back out. I suspect these are the same people that circle the mall lot looking for the closest spot.
Lol I always think the same thing. So much more trouble that it is worth.
Backing in to parking spots is much easier for larger (or longer) vehicles who don't have as good of a turning radius as smaller cars. You're also only dodging stationary objects (i.e., parked cars) rather than objects in motion (i.e., cars driving, people walking, etc.). Pulling out is also much easier, as you don't have to rely on mirrors and looking behind you.
For those skilled in backing in, it doesn't take any extra time than parking straight in, unless someone is tailing you while looking for a parking space.
This topic has been done already many times. Use the search function.
1.) backing in only seems like a lot of work if you are a shltty driver, it's actually very easy
2.) backing in is a safer way to park (it is mandatory at my son's elementary school to back in).
I'm sorry you are such a bad driver that backing in requires a lot of work for you. I'm also sorry that you are an idiot who can't use the search feature on this site.
Search first wrote:
This topic has been done already many times. Use the search function.
1.) backing in only seems like a lot of work if you are a shltty driver, it's actually very easy
2.) backing in is a safer way to park (it is mandatory at my son's elementary school to back in).
I'm sorry you are such a bad driver that backing in requires a lot of work for you. I'm also sorry that you are an idiot who can't use the search feature on this site.
It's not about work; it's about time. It's faster to pull into a spot forward and then back out than it is to back in and then pull out forward. I don't care how easy or hard it is. Just do it fast.
Search first wrote:
This topic has been done already many times. Use the search function.
1.) backing in only seems like a lot of work if you are a shltty driver, it's actually very easy
2.) backing in is a safer way to park (it is mandatory at my son's elementary school to back in).
I'm sorry you are such a bad driver that backing in requires a lot of work for you. I'm also sorry that you are an idiot who can't use the search feature on this site.
It's prohibited in some parking garages, too. It's all a crapshoot. The only time I find it funny is when someone backs into a slanted parking slot.
With today's modern backup cameras, backing is easier and quicker in large vehicles than pulling into a normal spot. Plus, you are less likely to hit a pedestrian or car while backing into a spot than you are backing out of a spot, as the camera does not pick up laterally-moving traffic as effectively.
Some people think it is safer. I'm not convinced because people can cross your path or exit their car when you are backing in a spot just as easily as backing into an aisle. Actually, pedestrians are possibly more cautious when in the aisle.
The only real safe solution would be to take up cycling, walking, or taking public transit.
Southside Sally wrote:
Search first wrote:This topic has been done already many times. Use the search function.
1.) backing in only seems like a lot of work if you are a shltty driver, it's actually very easy
2.) backing in is a safer way to park (it is mandatory at my son's elementary school to back in).
I'm sorry you are such a bad driver that backing in requires a lot of work for you. I'm also sorry that you are an idiot who can't use the search feature on this site.
It's prohibited in some parking garages, too. It's all a crapshoot. The only time I find it funny is when someone backs into a slanted parking slot.
I've driven for 40 years and have had drivers licenses in 8 states and I've never ever ever seen a prohibition against backing into parking spaces.
Are you from Maryland?
It is safer to back into a spot than out. There is a much greater chance of hitting another vehicle or person while backing out especially if you do not have a back-up camera. Not much of a chance of hitting anything while backing in if you are at least somewhat competent at parking. Just my 2 cents.
pablo wrote:
Backing in to parking spots is much easier for larger (or longer) vehicles who don't have as good of a turning radius as smaller cars. You're also only dodging stationary objects (i.e., parked cars) rather than objects in motion (i.e., cars driving, people walking, etc.). Pulling out is also much easier, as you don't have to rely on mirrors and looking behind you.
For those skilled in backing in, it doesn't take any extra time than parking straight in, unless someone is tailing you while looking for a parking space.
I mean, another solution would be to just not drive a monster truck to work. I know it's unAmerican to suggest that bringing 6,000lbs of steel and plastic with you everywhere you go might not be the most efficient decision, but it might be worth a try.
Cranjis McBasketball wrote:
It is safer to back into a spot than out. There is a much greater chance of hitting another vehicle or person while backing out especially if you do not have a back-up camera. Not much of a chance of hitting anything while backing in if you are at least somewhat competent at parking. Just my 2 cents.
Back up cameras are standard on many new cars these days, even base models.
People don't open car doors in a big aisle. They do in a parking space.
As others have pointed out, it is a skills thing too. A lot of drivers just aren't good at backing up.
Cranjis McBasketball wrote:
It is safer to back into a spot than out. There is a much greater chance of hitting another vehicle or person while backing out especially if you do not have a back-up camera. Not much of a chance of hitting anything while backing in if you are at least somewhat competent at parking. Just my 2 cents.
This is the correct answer. Easier to back in when, at most, there are two motionless cars to deal with than backing out when you are dealing with multiple other vehicles and completely oblivious pedestrians.
Drivers Ed wrote:
I've driven for 40 years and have had drivers licenses in 8 states and I've never ever ever seen a prohibition against backing into parking spaces.
Tons of lots have them around the DC area. Where I worked in the past, they had it and make it easier for them to write tickets when you do not have the parking permit to park in the garage.
Heck there is one lot I walk past which you are required to back into the spaces. :)
Drivers Ed wrote:
Southside Sally wrote:It's prohibited in some parking garages, too. It's all a crapshoot. The only time I find it funny is when someone backs into a slanted parking slot.
I've driven for 40 years and have had drivers licenses in 8 states and I've never ever ever seen a prohibition against backing into parking spaces.
I don't have any problem with the concept of backing into spots, but I've seen many parking lots with signs stating something like "head in parking only". I don't fully understand the reasons for the signs, but I for sure have seen them many times.
Southside Sally wrote:
It's prohibited in some parking garages, too. It's all a crapshoot. The only time I find it funny is when someone backs into a slanted parking slot.
The train station lot I park in has slanted spaces and people drive the wrong way in the lot and back in. The funny thing is the parking is tight so the people that back in have to do a pull forward, back up, pull forward to get out since the turn radius is too small for even small cars.
Parking Cheese wrote:
Southside Sally wrote:It's prohibited in some parking garages, too. It's all a crapshoot. The only time I find it funny is when someone backs into a slanted parking slot.
The train station lot I park in has slanted spaces and people drive the wrong way in the lot and back in. The funny thing is the parking is tight so the people that back in have to do a pull forward, back up, pull forward to get out since the turn radius is too small for even small cars.
Ok, but we're talking about parking cars. Parking trains is obviously completely different.
Redneck Mobile wrote:
pablo wrote:Backing in to parking spots is much easier for larger (or longer) vehicles who don't have as good of a turning radius as smaller cars. You're also only dodging stationary objects (i.e., parked cars) rather than objects in motion (i.e., cars driving, people walking, etc.). Pulling out is also much easier, as you don't have to rely on mirrors and looking behind you.
For those skilled in backing in, it doesn't take any extra time than parking straight in, unless someone is tailing you while looking for a parking space.
I mean, another solution would be to just not drive a monster truck to work. I know it's unAmerican to suggest that bringing 6,000lbs of steel and plastic with you everywhere you go might not be the most efficient decision, but it might be worth a try.
Let him drive his monster truck and he won't make fun of your purse. Deal?
If you back in then you don't have to back out. If you back out, especially from a spot that has cars on each side, you don't see what's behind you right away.