Why do people back into parking spaces?

[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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

I mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Apparently they teach this as best practices in driving classes now

But no one is using best practices when they’re doing it, i.e. using a turn signal—which is the way you’re supposed to do it. So it’s always confusing and potentially dangerous as they look like they are turning one way, but then they stop suddenly and are actually going another way.

[Anonymous]

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

[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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

It doesn’t take a few minutes to back in.

It’s like an extra 5 seconds to park and saves time when you’re pulling out.

People who can’t wait 5 seconds for me to park can kiss my a$$.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Apparently they teach this as best practices in driving classes now

But no one is using best practices when they’re doing it, i.e. using a turn signal—which is the way you’re supposed to do it. So it’s always confusing and potentially dangerous as they look like they are turning one way, but then they stop suddenly and are actually going another way.

Maybe don’t follow so closely. Or do a better job paying attention.

You’re blaming other people for your crappy driving.

[Anonymous]

I don't find it that much safer to back in, at all. I've seen people pull out of spaces when backed in way too fast and almost hit people. People back out carefully and have many have backup cameras that have sensors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

I mind.

I don’t care if you mind. That you think 30 seconds of your time is more valuable than minimizing injury is your issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

It doesn’t take a few minutes to back in.

It’s like an extra 5 seconds to park and saves time when you’re pulling out.

People who can’t wait 5 seconds for me to park can kiss my a$$.

It does take some people a few minutes - but you’re right that it saves time when leaving. The added time, if any, is so minimal and it’s so much safer. (I also couldn’t care less if people get annoyed, as per my response to another PP)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

It doesn’t take a few minutes to back in.

It’s like an extra 5 seconds to park and saves time when you’re pulling out.

People who can’t wait 5 seconds for me to park can kiss my a$$.

It doesn't save time overall, that is why it is silly, because the time is added to when you doing all it takes to back into the space.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

It doesn’t take a few minutes to back in.

It’s like an extra 5 seconds to park and saves time when you’re pulling out.

People who can’t wait 5 seconds for me to park can kiss my a$$.

It does take some people a few minutes - but you’re right that it saves time when leaving. The added time, if any, is so minimal and it’s so much safer. (I also couldn’t care less if people get annoyed, as per my response to another PP)

It isn't safer: you are still backing up, just at a different time in your outing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is big in Maryland, I don't get it, it takes up so much time in parking lot.

It is because of large military and security population.

They are trained to back in for security purposes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

It doesn’t take a few minutes to back in.

It’s like an extra 5 seconds to park and saves time when you’re pulling out.

People who can’t wait 5 seconds for me to park can kiss my a$$.

It does take some people a few minutes - but you’re right that it saves time when leaving. The added time, if any, is so minimal and it’s so much safer. (I also couldn’t care less if people get annoyed, as per my response to another PP)

It isn't safer: you are still backing up, just at a different time in your outing.

But you’re backing in with full view of cars and pedestrians. Your view is limited if you are backing out.

Try it sometime. Maybe practice somewhere that isn’t crowded so you can figure it out. If you practice it you’ll be able to figure it out. It’s not that hard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

It doesn’t take a few minutes to back in.

It’s like an extra 5 seconds to park and saves time when you’re pulling out.

People who can’t wait 5 seconds for me to park can kiss my a$$.

It does take some people a few minutes - but you’re right that it saves time when leaving. The added time, if any, is so minimal and it’s so much safer. (I also couldn’t care less if people get annoyed, as per my response to another PP)

A few minutes? No.

You have no concept of time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

It doesn’t take a few minutes to back in.

It’s like an extra 5 seconds to park and saves time when you’re pulling out.

People who can’t wait 5 seconds for me to park can kiss my a$$.

It does take some people a few minutes - but you’re right that it saves time when leaving. The added time, if any, is so minimal and it’s so much safer. (I also couldn’t care less if people get annoyed, as per my response to another PP)

It isn't safer: you are still backing up, just at a different time in your outing.

It is safer, which is why AAA recommends it.

The space you’re backing into is almost never occupied by pedestrians, in contrast to backing out into driving lanes, etc. Hence: safer. I agree with another PP: practice sometime. Most people get the hang of it if they practice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.

I mind.

But honestly, what’s the difference between waiting a minute for someone to back in and waiting a few minutes for someone to back out? I back in for many reasons but I also choose spaces far away and always make it in one try. I prefer pulling out of spaces.