But the area you're backing in to is much larger when backing out of a spot

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May 24, 2019
3:07:53pm

StantonMac All-American

But the area you're backing in to is much larger when backing out of a spot

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StantonMac

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I'd be willing to bet that if you timed 20 people

StantonMac

5/24/19 1:30pm

And those going into the spot front-first will be

KingDave

5/24/19 1:35pm

It seems like either cars/trucks are getting bigger or parking spots are getting

crack

5/24/19 1:47pm

They are getting smaller.

byuluvr

5/24/19 5:36pm

Not sure I can agree with that. Plenty of bad front parkers

WDaddy

5/24/19 1:58pm

I'd be willing to bet if you counted the number of accidents, the "back-in"ers have significantly fewer

byujag

5/24/19 1:37pm

But those going into the spot front first will be straighter & more centered.

WDaddy

5/24/19 1:55pm

This is why I do it. After I had an accident backing out

jsaskew

5/24/19 2:24pm

In the company vehicle I drive it is policy to back into spots when possible.

JuicyJam

5/24/19 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

5/24/19 2:54pm

I don’t have a problem with people backing into a spot. However,

5/24/19 1:39pm

It took me more time just to read and understand your post. You're also not

garyfan

5/24/19 1:47pm

Can't speak for others, but I know it's way faster for me to back into my space

Jericho

5/24/19 1:55pm

Same. Faster for me to back my truck in than to go front first. If I go front

WDaddy

5/24/19 1:57pm

Backing in is all about the getaway.

Coach's Dad

5/24/19 2:16pm

I disagree. As you back in the spot is clear making it faster and easier to get

BYUtka

5/24/19 3:03pm

But the area you're backing in to is much larger when backing out of a spot

StantonMac

5/24/19 3:07pm

It's also filled with moving cars and pedestrians... not as safe...

Jericho

5/24/19 3:08pm

Exactly, Unless the person is a very inexperienced backer, backing into a clear

BYUtka

5/24/19 3:51pm

depends on if You're driving a truck or small car

Plato

5/24/19 3:24pm

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