Do you have to back into every parking space?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How is backing in easier? I have a minivan and it is so hard to see when backing in.

+1

Minivan and my DH's SUV are impossible to back up (even with all of the back up cameras)- they are too big!

Yeah. I wonder what size cars these posters who claim that backing in is easier have.

I back an ambulance up into regular size parking spaces several times a day with just the side mirrors. No camera, no rear view mirror. We back in because it's departmental policy, extensive studies by IIHS have shown that backing into a space is far safer when leaving the space than backing out.

Plus, backing into a space shows that a person is capable of forethought and strategic planning, whereas people who pull into spaces tend to be all about the moment, instant gratification, and are very poor thinkers overall.

If you can't back up into a space, you shouldn't have a driver's license. You are a hazard to yourself and everyone around you.

Makes sense.

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Anonymous wrote:I absolutely love pulling forward into a space and parking as close as I can get to the car that backed into (or pulled through) the space in front of me. I know that person is going to come back with their purchases and try to load them into their car -- somehow (not sure what their plan was) -- and they won't be able to open the trunk because my bumper is in the way.

Park the way God intended -- forward.

I'm cause of the footprints and dents in your hood.


You're welcome.

Seriously, I bet people are still opening their trunks and hitting your car. And if the car is backed into their spot and not over the line do you cross the back line to get 1/8” close?

I would have no problem keying their car if their bumper crossed the line.

[Anonymous]

ALWAYS use pull through when available. Another Smith Driving tip.

What the heck is this Doug Smith driving.

https://www.drivedifferent.com

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I’ve observed that it is also a cultural practice prevalent among some demographics.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I absolutely love pulling forward into a space and parking as close as I can get to the car that backed into (or pulled through) the space in front of me. I know that person is going to come back with their purchases and try to load them into their car -- somehow (not sure what their plan was) -- and they won't be able to open the trunk because my bumper is in the way.
Park the way God intended -- forward.

Trunks open up not out. Are you saying you park your car on top of the one in front of you?

The morons that park like this drive SUVs. The trunk opens up and out. Except when my car is 1/8" away.

My Mercedes SUV open up. So even if you touched my bumper it wouldn't hit your car. All of this talking does not erase the fact that it is safer to back in and has been proven to be safer. If you can't back in, you are a poor driver. Some driving skills take practice, i.e. backing in and parallel parking. If you never do these things, then how can you become good at it? This is one thing I truly admire my DH on, he can parallel park in one swift motion. His skill made me want to be a better driver. So every chance I get, I practice these skills. I am a patient driver, so I don't mind waiting a few seconds if I'm behind a driver that decides to back in. We are teaching our teenage children to do the same when driving. I'm backing the GLS in every.single.time.

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Anonymous wrote:The fact that the op is so aggravated by waiting a few extra seconds speaks volumes.

The fact that you think your time is worth more than everyone else's says volumes about you.

Tragically, most narcissists are unaware of their affliction.

Same sense of entitlement as those drivers who cannot be bothered to clear the snow/ice off their cars before driving. They can drive around me if it bothers them! They can wait for me to park!

You should clear your whole car because it’s safer. You should back in because it’s safer. Your position is contradictory.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I absolutely love pulling forward into a space and parking as close as I can get to the car that backed into (or pulled through) the space in front of me. I know that person is going to come back with their purchases and try to load them into their car -- somehow (not sure what their plan was) -- and they won't be able to open the trunk because my bumper is in the way.
Park the way God intended -- forward.

Trunks open up not out. Are you saying you park your car on top of the one in front of you?

The morons that park like this drive SUVs. The trunk opens up and out. Except when my car is 1/8" away.

My Mercedes SUV open up. So even if you touched my bumper it wouldn't hit your car. All of this talking does not erase the fact that it is safer to back in and has been proven to be safer. If you can't back in, you are a poor driver. Some driving skills take practice, i.e. backing in and parallel parking. If you never do these things, then how can you become good at it? This is one thing I truly admire my DH on, he can parallel park in one swift motion. His skill made me want to be a better driver. So every chance I get, I practice these skills. I am a patient driver, so I don't mind waiting a few seconds if I'm behind a driver that decides to back in. We are teaching our teenage children to do the same when driving. I'm backing the GLS in every.single.time.

https://safestart.com/news/4-reasons-backing-parking-spaces-safer/

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Yes, I do. Next?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How is backing in easier? I have a minivan and it is so hard to see when backing in.

+1

Minivan and my DH's SUV are impossible to back up (even with all of the back up cameras)- they are too big!

Yeah. I wonder what size cars these posters who claim that backing in is easier have.

I have a Mini.

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This thread is amusing because you have all the poor drivers stomping their feet and frothing at the mouth because THEY HAVE TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES FOR A SAFE DRIVER TO BACK IN!!!!!!!!! while ignoring the many many many posts -- with links, so receipts have been provided -- that say backing in is safer. Basically the former just want it THEIR way because reasons, meanwhile the back in people seem to actually care about people, including the stupid ones in here flailing their arms about over waiting a few minutes to park incorrectly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The fact that the op is so aggravated by waiting a few extra seconds speaks volumes.

The fact that you think your time is worth more than everyone else's says volumes about you.

Tragically, most narcissists are unaware of their affliction.

Same sense of entitlement as those drivers who cannot be bothered to clear the snow/ice off their cars before driving. They can drive around me if it bothers them! They can wait for me to park!

You should clear your whole car because it’s safer. You should back in because it’s safer. Your position is contradictory.

It is not about whether or not to back-in to a space. The issue is about holding up the flow of traffic in parking lots so car after car can back in to their space.

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Anonymous wrote:Some minivans have a weird turning radius and it's actually easier to back into a tight space. Sorry if that means you need to sit still in your car for an extra three seconds. I know your struggle is real. Hang in there.

See, the snarky responses like this tell me that this PP, and people like her, go about their day in a spiteful manner. It makes them feel like they have purpose or "control' or "voice" in their otherwise very pitiful, meek and ordinary lives.

OP, they are not only bad drivers, but would you want to be them? No thanks.

When you point a finger at me, the rest of your fingers point back at you.

I back in for a legit reason: the turning radius on my minivan is weird and it's far easier to back in (more directly: I can't park it head first without multiple maneuvers, but I can quickly back it in without adjustments).

The fact that the op is so aggravated by waiting a few extra seconds speaks volumes. As does your hostility, pp. Your lack of self-awareness is both befuddling and amusing.

To sum up: nobody backs in to purposely aggravate you. The fact that you assign malicious intent might be something to explore with a therapist.

You are way too worked up about this. Don't you know that recommending therapy over something this small means *you're* the idiot.

And it is about more than just waiting for you. Expecting others to wait while you take 8 years to back in (you know you do) is already rude, but its the pull past and back up part that is dangerous in a busy lot.

If no one is around, back in all you want, but in a busy lot, get over yourself and park normally.

It takes 3 seconds to back in. I've been backing into tiny spaces in a DC garage under my building for 20 years, so Ive mastered the fine art of backing in.

PS - I'm not worked up at all. Rather, I'm quite amused with this thread and having a bit of fun with snark. Again: if you can't sit still for a few seconds while someone parks, then you probably have bigger issues.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't matter how skinny you are there just isn't enough room between cars for loading groceries. I've seen one too many back in parkers with doors touching the vehicle next to theirs as they side load. That is really not cool.

[Anonymous]

Notice how most cars that are backed in are rarely even straight? They end up with six inches of room on one side and a foot and a half on the other. Most of these people think they can do it, but they really can't...

[Anonymous]

Yes. Because it's easier for me to put my case of beer on your hood while I open my trunk!