Do you have to back into every parking space?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you think backing in is "safer" then you really shouldn't be driving, period.

Backing out is not dangerous at all, if you're actually paying attention and looking around/over your shoulder like you're supposed to.

The data says your anecdote is wrong, but I'm sure that doesn't matter to you.

Guess what? Backing OUT takes longer than pulling out headfirst. You're going to have to wait a few seconds on the front end or back end, so just calm down and accept it.

That makes absolutely no sense. If you're backing in, then presumably you're doing so because you think it's safer than doing directly in a space. Meaning you are incapable of going in, and backing out safely. It's such a basic driving skill and if you have difficulty doing so, you really shouldn't be driving at all. You're distracted, you're not looking over right, left, right, left, then again. Slowly. It's not difficult at all if you're backing out correctly.

And you're only counting half the equation regarding time. You can't possibly expect to be taken seriously!

I back in because I know my surroundings backing in without anything coming up unexpectedly (pedestrian, Car in a blind spot). I like driving forward with full visibility of the parking lot activity. I can see kids running away from mom, rolling shopping cart, another car about to back out. It just makes more logical sense to me.

Right. It means you lack elementary driving/parking skills and should park on the far end of the lot anyway, or not drive at all if you find backing out so challenging. I assure you, most normal people don't find it remotely unsafe because they know how to properly back out of a space due to basic driving skills.

I disagree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think backing in is "safer" then you really shouldn't be driving, period.

Backing out is not dangerous at all, if you're actually paying attention and looking around/over your shoulder like you're supposed to.

The data says your anecdote is wrong, but I'm sure that doesn't matter to you.

Guess what? Backing OUT takes longer than pulling out headfirst. You're going to have to wait a few seconds on the front end or back end, so just calm down and accept it.

That makes absolutely no sense. If you're backing in, then presumably you're doing so because you think it's safer than doing directly in a space. Meaning you are incapable of going in, and backing out safely. It's such a basic driving skill and if you have difficulty doing so, you really shouldn't be driving at all. You're distracted, you're not looking over right, left, right, left, then again. Slowly. It's not difficult at all if you're backing out correctly.

And you're only counting half the equation regarding time. You can't possibly expect to be taken seriously!

I back in because I know my surroundings backing in without anything coming up unexpectedly (pedestrian, Car in a blind spot). I like driving forward with full visibility of the parking lot activity. I can see kids running away from mom, rolling shopping cart, another car about to back out. It just makes more logical sense to me.

Right. It means you lack elementary driving/parking skills and should park on the far end of the lot anyway, or not drive at all if you find backing out so challenging. I assure you, most normal people don't find it remotely unsafe because they know how to properly back out of a space due to basic driving skills.

I disagree.

You can disagree that using a signal is important, or that putting your lights on during rain or night is also part of basic driving skills, but it doesn't mean you're correct.

[Anonymous]

NP. I disagree as well.

You can know that X is safer than Y without believe that either is objectively significantly unsafe. It's just that one is a bit safer than the other.

[Anonymous]

Those of you who back into parking spaces, are the same inept drivers who park more than 1 foot from the curb when trying to parallel park.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you think backing in is "safer" then you really shouldn't be driving, period.

Backing out is not dangerous at all, if you're actually paying attention and looking around/over your shoulder like you're supposed to.

No one is "thinking" anything, plenty of studies and reports linked to right here in this thread that show, via research and evidence, it is safer to back in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously. And how do you get your groceries into your car without bumping into the car next to you?

This is the worst trend, all the result of those back-up cameras. Suddenly, everyone is an expert at parking rear end in. Too bad it takes them 2 hours to get in, holding up everyone waiting behind them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously. And how do you get your groceries into your car without bumping into the car next to you?

This is the worst trend, all the result of those back-up cameras. Suddenly, everyone is an expert at parking rear end in. Too bad it takes them 2 hours to get in, holding up everyone waiting behind them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously. And how do you get your groceries into your car without bumping into the car next to you?

This is the worst trend, all the result of those back-up cameras. Suddenly, everyone is an expert at parking rear end in. Too bad it takes them 2 hours to get in, holding up everyone waiting behind them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you think backing in is "safer" then you really shouldn't be driving, period.

Backing out is not dangerous at all, if you're actually paying attention and looking around/over your shoulder like you're supposed to.

Backing out is incredibly dangerous when there are people like you speeding through the parking lot at 40mph, ducking behind drivers as they back out of spaces and laying on your horn.

We know your type: if you're driving down an aisle in the lot and you spot someone just starting to creep backwards out of a space 40 yards ahead of you, you'll immediately hit the gas and accelerate all the way to them, just so you can squeeze through behind them and force them to halt.


People like you are why I switched to backing in. You're maniacs, and dangerous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think backing in is "safer" then you really shouldn't be driving, period.

Backing out is not dangerous at all, if you're actually paying attention and looking around/over your shoulder like you're supposed to.

The data says your anecdote is wrong, but I'm sure that doesn't matter to you.

Guess what? Backing OUT takes longer than pulling out headfirst. You're going to have to wait a few seconds on the front end or back end, so just calm down and accept it.

That makes absolutely no sense. If you're backing in, then presumably you're doing so because you think it's safer than doing directly in a space. Meaning you are incapable of going in, and backing out safely. It's such a basic driving skill and if you have difficulty doing so, you really shouldn't be driving at all. You're distracted, you're not looking over right, left, right, left, then again. Slowly. It's not difficult at all if you're backing out correctly.

And you're only counting half the equation regarding time. You can't possibly expect to be taken seriously!

I back in because I know my surroundings backing in without anything coming up unexpectedly (pedestrian, Car in a blind spot). I like driving forward with full visibility of the parking lot activity. I can see kids running away from mom, rolling shopping cart, another car about to back out. It just makes more logical sense to me.

Right. It means you lack elementary driving/parking skills and should park on the far end of the lot anyway, or not drive at all if you find backing out so challenging. I assure you, most normal people don't find it remotely unsafe because they know how to properly back out of a space due to basic driving skills.

Stop feeding this troll, people. Ignore him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think backing in is "safer" then you really shouldn't be driving, period.

Backing out is not dangerous at all, if you're actually paying attention and looking around/over your shoulder like you're supposed to.

Backing out is incredibly dangerous when there are people like you speeding through the parking lot at 40mph, ducking behind drivers as they back out of spaces and laying on your horn.

We know your type: if you're driving down an aisle in the lot and you spot someone just starting to creep backwards out of a space 40 yards ahead of you, you'll immediately hit the gas and accelerate all the way to them, just so you can squeeze through behind them and force them to halt.


People like you are why I switched to backing in. You're maniacs, and dangerous.

^^^ This. So much this ^^^

If you have a minivan of SUV of both sides of you in a parking lot, you literally CANNOT see anything to the sides, only what's directly behind you. You can't see down the row until you get 2/3 of the way backed out of the space.

And during those 3-5 seconds, some jerkass will try and come speeding through behind you.

People won't wait on others to back out anymore. They'll just blast their horn try to squeeze through behind them.

[Anonymous]

This thread is hysterical. And confirms my belief that everyone on the road is either an asshole or maniac. The assholes are all the ones going slower than you. The maniacs are all the ones going faster than you.

Happy holidays everyone, and to those driving, be safe, and don't be an asshole or a maniac

[Anonymous]

I have an extended SUV. I believe it’s the biggest American-made SUV. When I first got it, I would park at the end of the lot/Gods country in a driven through parking spot.
I began backing it in on the driveway after my weekly shopping.

When I began working in an office with a super tight garage -basically room for 1.5 cars but 2-way traffic, I began parking on the top floor. Away from others. These days the garage is almost at capacity. I now 100% of the time back in. I had a guy lean on his horn the other week after I backed in. What made him an ass though was his 40 mph speed through the garage. Really?! It’s 830 am and you can’t sit?! Get up a little earlier next time.

The worst is that the garage (made for 1.5 car span) has parking spots at the end of every row that don’t give enough room for 2 cars to go in opposite directions. I can see the cars heading towards me (I sit high), so I routinely wait. The folks in sedan/coupe cannot and near misses all too often. Worst is when someone is backing out. I cringe.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Seriously. And how do you get your groceries into your car without bumping into the car next to you?

This is the worst trend, all the result of those back-up cameras. Suddenly, everyone is an expert at parking rear end in. Too bad it takes them 2 hours to get in, holding up everyone waiting behind them.

It’s not 2 hours, though. It’s 5-10 seconds. What the f*ck do you have to do that can’t wait 10 seconds?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously. And how do you get your groceries into your car without bumping into the car next to you?

This is the worst trend, all the result of those back-up cameras. Suddenly, everyone is an expert at parking rear end in. Too bad it takes them 2 hours to get in, holding up everyone waiting behind them.

It’s not 2 hours, though. It’s 5-10 seconds. What the f*ck do you have to do that can’t wait 10 seconds?

Park my car. You can't wait 10 seconds to pull out of a space, why should I wait 10 seconds while you back in?