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Posted on 2/13/26 at 10:33 am to wheelr
Looks like poor foresight to have a sidewalk directly next to curbed parking spots. Should have a 3’ strip of grass between sidewalk and curb.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 11:12 am to wheelr
Battle comes down to which handicap is more severe:
mental one of truck driver who would think to park like this
vs.
physical one of old lady with a walker who can't get by
mental one of truck driver who would think to park like this
vs.
physical one of old lady with a walker who can't get by
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:51 pm to AubieinNC2009
quote:
How is it any safer? Pulling in the driver can see, backing in he is looking through a camera.
I roll my window down and look out the window.
AI agrees:
quote:
Backing into a parking space is generally considered safer and easier for maneuvering, especially with backup cameras, as it allows for better visibility when leaving and improved precision into tight spots. While pulling in forward is often faster to execute, it can be more challenging to align properly and makes exiting more dangerous.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:35 pm to Chucktown_Badger
quote:
No it's not. Every time you park you're pulling in forward one time and backward one time. The difference is if you pull in the spot forward you're going to be backing out into a wider and longer area (the row). If you back into the spot, you're backing into a much tighter spot that is also much shorter with lines you need to end up between.
The reason it’s easier (for many people) is that the rear wheels are the vehicle’s pivot point. So the widest arc when turning is going to be at the front bumper.
In larger vehicles, it’s easier to have the widest arc occur on the side that isn’t squeezing between two other cars. The smaller the vehicle, the less it matters. It’s also generally a bit easier to get centered in a spot when you’re backing in because you can see the lines (either on a camera or in the mirrors).
As others have pointed out, I think there’s an argument that the prevalence of backup cameras has probably offset a lot of the safety advantages of back-in parking.
All of that said, I don’t know why anyone really cares which way another adult pulls into parking spots.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:44 pm to wheelr
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Is it ok to park like this or should I be forced to park away from the sidewalk and walk an extra 50ft?
Any time I see a truck parked like this I throw my trash in the bed.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 2:04 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Except it doesn't. I can back into a space faster than I can pull forward into it if the lot is crowded.
Exactly. The logic that you have to wait longer for me to back in is crazy.
I can back into the smallest spot my truck will physically fit on the first try.
If I try to pull into that same spot, I'm going full on Austin Powers to get in and you're waiting much longer, especially if it's a tight lot where I can't swing out wide first.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 2:07 pm to wheelr
If you didn't spend so much money each month on that truck, you could get a house.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 2:08 pm to UptownJoeBrown
quote:this isn’t even close to being true have you ever even driven a truck before?
And it’s easier and safer to get in a spot when you’re not backing in.
What’s the difference?
Posted on 2/13/26 at 2:14 pm to TygerTyger
quote:uh no - I back that thing up most places I go
Only women and weak men have a problem with people backing into spots.
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