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May 24, 2019
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StantonMac
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But the area you're backing in to is much larger when backing out of a spot
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I'd be willing to bet that if you timed 20 people
StantonMac
May 24, 1:30pm
And those going into the spot front-first will be
KingDave
May 24, 1:35pm
It seems like either cars/trucks are getting bigger or parking spots are getting
crack
May 24, 1:47pm
They are getting smaller.
byuluvr
May 24, 5:36pm
Not sure I can agree with that. Plenty of bad front parkers
WDaddy
May 24, 1:58pm
I'd be willing to bet if you counted the number of accidents, the "back-in"ers have significantly fewer
byujag
May 24, 1:37pm
But those going into the spot front first will be straighter & more centered.
WDaddy
May 24, 1:55pm
This is why I do it. After I had an accident backing out
jsaskew
May 24, 2:24pm
In the company vehicle I drive it is policy to back into spots when possible.
JuicyJam
May 24, 2:38pm
time difference doesn't feel negligible to me when some moron has to retry twice to get it right to back into a spot
CDV
May 24, 2:54pm
I don’t have a problem with people backing into a spot. However,
Philosoraptor
May 24, 1:39pm
It took me more time just to read and understand your post. You're also not
garyfan
May 24, 1:47pm
Can't speak for others, but I know it's way faster for me to back into my space
Jericho
May 24, 1:55pm
Same. Faster for me to back my truck in than to go front first. If I go front
WDaddy
May 24, 1:57pm
Backing in is all about the getaway.
Coach's Dad
May 24, 2:16pm
I disagree. As you back in the spot is clear making it faster and easier to get
BYUtka
May 24, 3:03pm
But the area you're backing in to is much larger when backing out of a spot
StantonMac
May 24, 3:07pm
It's also filled with moving cars and pedestrians... not as safe...
Jericho
May 24, 3:08pm
Exactly, Unless the person is a very inexperienced backer, backing into a clear
BYUtka
May 24, 3:51pm
depends on if You're driving a truck or small car
Plato
May 24, 3:24pm
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