Why do people back into parking spaces?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly because of this:


The fact is that backing into a parking space so that you can pull forward when leaving is actually safer and can help reduce your risks of injuries to yourself and others. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recommends all drivers back into parking spaces whenever possible.

Except I think it is more dangerous getting in. First, you are following someone down the row and then they suddenly stop and start backing into you. Or you are walking to your car and someone again just randomly starts backing into your path.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly because of this:


The fact is that backing into a parking space so that you can pull forward when leaving is actually safer and can help reduce your risks of injuries to yourself and others. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recommends all drivers back into parking spaces whenever possible.

Except I think it is more dangerous getting in. First, you are following someone down the row and then they suddenly stop and start backing into you. Or you are walking to your car and someone again just randomly starts backing into your path.

But this would happen in reverse too! If the car nosed in, upon return then the car has to back out into pedestrians randomly walking by.

[Anonymous]

I can't believe people aren't understanding why it's safer. I am the first to admit I a not a great parker, and it's taken me a while to get the hang of of it, and I won't always do it in a crowded lot because it stresses me out. I also don't have backup camera.

I usually do a pull through when possible(I know this is also not always advised, but it's my preferred option) even if it means parking far away. My current apartment, I have a tiny spot on the end so I back into it so that I have more space on the drivers side to get out (I have to pull out to allow a passenger in because my parking spot is so narrow). My backing in skills have improved drastically since moving here!

[Anonymous]

Where I used to work, all the people who drove pick up trucks and large SUVs backed in to park. The people who drove cars did not. I assumed it was easier to park the larger vehicles by backing in to the space.

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I can't believe people aren't understanding why it's safer.

People are incredible. They’re presented with scientific, statistical proof and they’ll go “Yeah but IIIII don’t think that’s right”.

Zzzzzz

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Anonymous wrote:Giant vehicles are easier to back in than front in, because they have all the back-up cameras and parking assistance.

Parking assistance works both ways.

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly because of this:


The fact is that backing into a parking space so that you can pull forward when leaving is actually safer and can help reduce your risks of injuries to yourself and others. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recommends all drivers back into parking spaces whenever possible.

Except I think it is more dangerous getting in. First, you are following someone down the row and then they suddenly stop and start backing into you. Or you are walking to your car and someone again just randomly starts backing into your path.

But this would happen in reverse too! If the car nosed in, upon return then the car has to back out into pedestrians randomly walking by.

AND with less visibility when backing out.

Anyone who thinks it’s safer to pull in needs to start backing in to learn the difference.

If you are parking somewhere turn on your signal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly because of this:


The fact is that backing into a parking space so that you can pull forward when leaving is actually safer and can help reduce your risks of injuries to yourself and others. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recommends all drivers back into parking spaces whenever possible.

Except I think it is more dangerous getting in. First, you are following someone down the row and then they suddenly stop and start backing into you. Or you are walking to your car and someone again just randomly starts backing into your path.

What? You're following way too closely if someone backing into a parking spot is close to your car. The second scenario is more likely to happen when someone is backing out rather than in, because of where most people walk in parking lots.

We get it, what you "think" is more important than what research shows.

[Anonymous]

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I can't believe people aren't understanding why it's safer.

People are incredible. They’re presented with scientific, statistical proof and they’ll go “Yeah but IIIII don’t think that’s right”.

Zzzzzz

Ignorance.

We need a DCUM Month of Backing In so people can learn.

[Anonymous]

DH and I usually back into spaces but we drive a compact car.

A major reason why is that so many people drive these massive vehicles that greatly reduce visibility, and I don't feel comfortable backing out of a space when I can't see around the SUVs parked around me, nor do I trust other drivers to be able to see me backing up.

Our newest car has a backup camera and motion sensors and that has made me more comfortable backing out of space as it at least gives me better visibility and will alert me to movement in the area. But I still don't totally trust it (or other drivers).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly because of this:


The fact is that backing into a parking space so that you can pull forward when leaving is actually safer and can help reduce your risks of injuries to yourself and others. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recommends all drivers back into parking spaces whenever possible.

Except I think it is more dangerous getting in. First, you are following someone down the row and then they suddenly stop and start backing into you. Or you are walking to your car and someone again just randomly starts backing into your path.

What? You're following way too closely if someone backing into a parking spot is close to your car. The second scenario is more likely to happen when someone is backing out rather than in, because of where most people walk in parking lots.

We get it, what you "think" is more important than what research shows.

+1, it's a major pet peeve of mine is when cars follow right behind you, even if you are signaling to indicate you are about to park, and then either won't or can't give you space to back into a space or to parallel park. Why are you tailing so close, weirdo? There should always be a car's length between us and there is never a good reason to be so close to another vehicle they can't back into a space.

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Anonymous wrote:If you don't want to wait for me to back in (and it only takes me 1 try), then you're definitely not going to wait for me to back out. The difference is that I can see when I pull out of the space and can avoid you.

This! I hate when I have to back out of a parking spot and a car zooms past behind me when I'm already halfway out of my spot. So now I back into my parking spots.

Yes, it’s safer to back into a spot. It’s also quicker. Yes, it’s quicker when compared to someone backing out into traffic.

My question is why do you people keep asking this question?

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So your whole conclusion is I am right and why on earth is anyone discussing this since I am right. No that is not how it works.

No, the conclusion is more…. Backing in is safer and easier.

You idiots keep asking this question as if the answer goes into and immediately falls out of your empty heads.

Nope it is a judgment call, according to some people, your answer is wrong. No conclusion to be found. You want me to do something so sp bad but I will not be doing it.

What are you talking about? I don’t “want” you to do anything.

I’m just wondering why you folks keep asking why people back into parking spaces. It’s been answered over and over again in thread after thread. It’s even Google-able.

You don’t see people asking why you pull into parking spaces.

But people don’t back into their driveways. Arguably there are more pedestrians, especially small kids, that could be hit when you back out of a driveway. So backing into a parking spot is not actually about safety.

I back into my driveway. We are on a curve and have lots of pedestrians so it's much safer to pull out than back out.

I also back into my driveway. I find it much safer because my neighbor has a big bush at the end of their lawn near my driveway, and my visibility is low. Even though I have cameras. A kid riding a scooter a bike on the sidewalk coming from that Blindspot really quickly may not catch my eye on the camera as quickly as if I was facing them, so I'd rather slowly pull forward, I have the same thought in parking lots. Pedestrians walking behind my car and all of those impatient drivers who don't stop to let you back out of your spot, even when you're more than halfway out of your spot .They roll past the back of your car vs stopping and letting you get out of your space.

[Anonymous]

I have a backup camera with lines that helps me back into a parking spot evenly. I also feel more comfortable driving out of a spot. In NOVA, there are a lot of rude drivers who still drive around you when you're backing out in a parking lot. It's the most annoying thing when backing out.

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Anonymous wrote:I used to work at the police department. Every single car (or truck) in the parking lot was backed in. I think it’s a training thing in public safety anyway

And there’s the true response. Most of the back in park folk think they’re Walker Texas Ranger.

Or maybe it’s an acknowledgment that if those in safety oriented positions know it’s the safest and most efficient set up, that it’s the best approach. I agree with a PP that there are people who will continue to refute any and all evidence about the safety and efficiency of backing in because they simply don’t agree with it.

Also, most people who regularly back in, do not suddenly stop and start backing up in crowded parking lots. They’re willing to pass up a few spaces and park a few spaces away to avoid impeding the flow of traffic. Or they use their turn signals to clearly identify their plan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a backup camera with lines that helps me back into a parking spot evenly. I also feel more comfortable driving out of a spot. In NOVA, there are a lot of rude drivers who still drive around you when you're backing out in a parking lot. It's the most annoying thing when backing out.

+1 The best thing that can happen to you when backing out is if someone wants your spot and blocks the aisle for you. I have had people squeeze through what seemed to me to be no space between the rear end of my car and the parked cars on the opposite side of the aisle. It amazes and terrifies me that they can’t wait a minute for me to finish backing out.