Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:20
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
I do it, but only when there are no other cars around.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:19
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
Whether it’s the car, the camera or the driver’s visual spatial abilities - If it takes someone three minutes to back in, it will probably take them three minutes to back out.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:19
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
No one said they do not know how to do, it is just that it is unnecessary.
It’s pretty clear that if you could actually do it yourself wouldn’t be complaining about it so much.
Just practice and you’ll get it.
your post is not logical, I "complain" about it because I can't do it? I have been driving since 1996 I know how to back into a space.
O.k. boomer. Maybe you did it once 30 years ago but it’s not like you can do it now. If you did it regularly now you’d realize that it’s safer and doesn’t take much more time, especially net if you include time to pull out of the spot.
Someone who started driving 30 years ago is a baby boomer (counting fingers...), math doesn't add up
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:17
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
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.
I have never heard this, but it makes sense!! I'll start backing in (maybe?), when I have time to do so.
I'm like OP. I get annoyed by those who back into parking spaces!!
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:17
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
No one said they do not know how to do, it is just that it is unnecessary.
It’s pretty clear that if you could actually do it yourself wouldn’t be complaining about it so much.
Just practice and you’ll get it.
your post is not logical, I "complain" about it because I can't do it? I have been driving since 1996 I know how to back into a space.
O.k. boomer. Maybe you did it once 30 years ago but it’s not like you can do it now. If you did it regularly now you’d realize that it’s safer and doesn’t take much more time, especially net if you include time to pull out of the spot.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:15
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
Anonymous wrote:Because it’s safer. Doesn’t take me three tries.
This.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:15
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
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.
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.
They’re mad because they have no sense of time and don’t know how to do it themselves.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:14
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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$$.
It does take some people a few minutes - but you’re right that it saves time when leaving. The added time, if any, is so minimal and it’s so much safer. (I also couldn’t care less if people get annoyed, as per my response to another PP)
It isn't safer: you are still backing up, just at a different time in your outing.
It is safer, which is why AAA recommends it.
The space you’re backing into is almost never occupied by pedestrians, in contrast to backing out into driving lanes, etc. Hence: safer. I agree with another PP: practice sometime. Most people get the hang of it if they practice.
No one said they do not know how to do, it is just that it is unnecessary.
It’s pretty clear that if you could actually do it yourself wouldn’t be complaining about it so much.
Just practice and you’ll get it.
your post is not logical, I "complain" about it because I can't do it? I have been driving since 1996 I know how to back into a space.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:14
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Honestly because of this:
The fact is that backing into a parking space so that you can pull forward when leaving is actually safer and can help reduce your risks of injuries to yourself and others. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recommends all drivers back into parking spaces whenever possible.
Yup, this. I’m have good spatial awareness and it doesn’t add much time for me to back in. Regardless, I don’t mind wait a few minutes for someone to back in if it reduces injuries.
It doesn’t take a few minutes to back in.
It’s like an extra 5 seconds to park and saves time when you’re pulling out.
People who can’t wait 5 seconds for me to park can kiss my a$$.
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)
A few minutes? No.
You have no concept of time.
Lol - I have an outstanding time sense, actually. If people don’t position their vehicle correctly to start, and the space is tight, it can definitely take two minutes. Moreover, I said “some people” not “all” or “most.”
A “few” is 3+ minutes. That’s not happening, even for “some”.
Even if you have to pull all of the way out and do it again it’s still <1 minute.
Use a timer next time. It’s really not taking that long.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:12
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
It is safer. I do it in one try. Actually, it is easier for me to back into a space than pull into one.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:12
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
No one said they do not know how to do, it is just that it is unnecessary.
It’s pretty clear that if you could actually do it yourself wouldn’t be complaining about it so much.
Just practice and you’ll get it.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:12
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
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.
Would you "mind" if someone backs out of a spot and kills you? Just happened a couple of months ago in the Georgetown Medstar Hospital parking lot.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:06
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
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)
A few minutes? No.
You have no concept of time.
Lol - I have an outstanding time sense, actually. If people don’t position their vehicle correctly to start, and the space is tight, it can definitely take two minutes. Moreover, I said “some people” not “all” or “most.”
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:06
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
Anonymous wrote: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.
No one said they do not know how to do, it is just that it is unnecessary.
Anonymous
09/23/2023 15:05
Subject: Why do people back into parking spaces?
People who back into parking spaces are planners. They know the headache it takes backing in will be worth the convenience when it's time to leave.