Why do people back into parking spots??????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have great parking skills I lived in europe and I can parallel park left side, right side, uphill, downhill etc.. I never parked back in first until I had a baby. we have tons of people who speed on our street and the suvs or trucks that surround me make it harder to see if I have to back out and then what if they hit me? they hit my baby first. Um, no thanks. My baby is more important than you OP any day. So, stew bitch stew! Although, I can park back in faster than you could ever hope to park anything.

You are exactly the kind of person I see backing in. Perhaps some of that unresolved anger should be dealt with?

[Anonymous]

OP - I really think you need to examine your stress levels. Do you really care if people back into parking spots? I mean...really?

Yes, it is rude to take up 2 parking spots especially when crowded. We can all agree to that. But who really cares if a car - properly between the lines - is front facing or back facing. Seriously...it almost fascinates me that some people are so bothered by this stuff...(almost b/c I actually think it is quite sad to be so upset about what is in effect a personal preference).

And if it is b/c you have to wait - like - a minute longer for a car backing into a space than pulling in forward, then I am just sad that something this little gets you riled up. It can't be healthy...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - I really think you need to examine your stress levels. Do you really care if people back into parking spots? I mean...really?

Yes, it is rude to take up 2 parking spots especially when crowded. We can all agree to that. But who really cares if a car - properly between the lines - is front facing or back facing. Seriously...it almost fascinates me that some people are so bothered by this stuff...(almost b/c I actually think it is quite sad to be so upset about what is in effect a personal preference).

And if it is b/c you have to wait - like - a minute longer for a car backing into a space than pulling in forward, then I am just sad that something this little gets you riled up. It can't be healthy...

What the hell??? Op here, and I never claimed that I was "so upset" or riled up. Where are you getting this? There have been many people replying and you have no idea which one is me. Actully your reply was longer than my question or any of the responses I made so perhaps you should look into that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I drive a small vehicle. When I back out of a space, I CANNOT SEE over the enormous SUVs which surround me. Additionally, as I carefully try to back out, inch by inch, blindly feeling my way because I CANNOT SEE around those SUVs, drivers around here just continue to scream through the parking lot, who cares if someone is trying to back up, or is even already halfway out when they come into the lane?

I don't back into spaces but I sure can think of plenty of reasons why it's a good idea.

The people driving in the parking lot have right of way over those people backing out of spaces.

Yes, I am aware of that. Nonetheless, when someone is halfway out of a spot, slowly, carefully inching back, could some people chill the F out and not insist on screaming through the lane just because they have the "right"? There's also driving sensibly and with courtesy, which is not always doing something just because you have the right to.

[Anonymous]

I think everyone is aware that passing cars have the right of way. But I think there's a point at which the passing car should stop because the backing-out car is almost done pulling out. If I'm the passing car, I'll always stop if the backing-out car has already started backing out as I approach. it's just common sense and common courtesy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am always tempted to key their cars

Yeah, it has crossed my mind too.

Little pathetic, inept psychopaths you are.

[Anonymous]

I'm the child of diplomats and was given many hours of emergency tactical driving and defensive driving. We were taught by my instructor to back in for safety and ease of quick getaway.

Think about it; when you drive by to see a space, you can also see that it is clear. When you leave, you are pulling forward so obviously it is clear.

Backing out injures a lot of people at homes and parking lots as there's no way to ensure there's no one/kids/etc behind you or under the wheels.

Having said that, over the years I've gotten lazy and admit I don't always do it. People here drive larger cars and I agree that the ones I see using this method aren't very good, safe or fast at it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
What the hell??? Op here, and I never claimed that I was "so upset" or riled up. Where are you getting this? There have been many people replying and you have no idea which one is me. Actully your reply was longer than my question or any of the responses I made so perhaps you should look into that.

Ummm...yeah.

Then why did you start this post? Bored?

And the multiple ??????????????? certainly conveys that you are upset by the practice, but you know that now don't you...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
What the hell??? Op here, and I never claimed that I was "so upset" or riled up. Where are you getting this? There have been many people replying and you have no idea which one is me. Actully your reply was longer than my question or any of the responses I made so perhaps you should look into that.

Ummm...yeah.

Then why did you start this post? Bored?

And the multiple ??????????????? certainly conveys that you are upset by the practice, but you know that now don't you...

OK shrink wannabe. you got me figured out.

[Anonymous]

why are atheists who own dogs ridiculous? Why are the two mutually exclusive?

signed,
anti-Christian cat hater.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:With a large SUV like a Surburban, it is actually safer and easier to back in. the turning radius on the larger cars is soooo wide that it will take even the most expert driver several back and forths to make a tight enough turn to tuck into a slot space. That being said, when you are driving a Suburban, you are usually also hyper aware of where your blind spots are as you back up -- but others walking or driving by seem to have no clue of the danger of just strolling behind one these cars when they have their reverse lights on. Best rule of thumb always walk IN FRONt of a large vehicle in a parking lot, never behind! Your could easily be in a blind spot and have a trajedy. I drive one and really, really try to be overly cautious and passive even, as I drive in town--I am continually amazed though at how many people just casually walk behind my giant vehicle as I'm backing up!

Of course your need to have a giant vehicle is also a mystery to me.

Well. Not that it is anyone's business, but with 4 kids and a dog and multiple kid's activities that require equipment, I think that should clear up the mystery. But really, how can you presume to question why a family needs a big car? We are very scaled down in our carbon footprint in many other ways that you will never know--what a judgemental jerk you are.

[Anonymous]

I'm driving my suburban to the beach and taking a total of 8 people with me. Ordinarily they would probably go in 3 different cars.

[Anonymous]

I also find it terribly sad that OP and others around here have such control issues over something as mundane as backing into parking spaces. It's no wonder there is so much parking lot rage especially in my area, AU Park, where people feel entitled to dictate on something so trivial. Seriously, just sit down, have a cocktail and stfu, already.

[Anonymous]

i too have often wondered why some people are hell bent on backing into a spot when they take forever to do it, and do a poor job of it. for some reason, it seemed like it was always black drivers doing this and i wondered why.

but after reading some people's explanations, i feel enlightened, actually. maybe i won't judge others as much anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No it is my god given right to hold up traffic and then give you the sinkeye.

Now I need to retaliate by leaving two car lengths between me and the car in front at a stop light, drive the speed limit on a two lane road with no passing zone and buy some of those stickers that show the members of my family on the back window. You made me do it!