Do you think backing into a parking spot at a grocery store is stupid?

Where are you going to put your groceries?? In the hood of the car??

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I just don’t understand why people do this. Backing into a small, tightly defined space is obviously more of a hassle than backing out into a larger open space.

pdockal · 56-60, M

@redredred

Maybe for you

redredred · M

@pdockal it is self-evident that backing a car into an 8’ wide space with other cars on both sides is more of a hassle than backing it out into a wide open space. Neither is difficult but if you watch it ALWAYS takes a driver more time to back in than back out. That’s time others are waiting.

pdockal · 56-60, M

@redredred

Like i said that's your opinion
Skilled drivers back in easily
there is usually NO people in your way but pulling out there can be people everywhere and don't forget the cars that can pull in front of you so it's ACTUALLY safer to back in & pull out forward
Ughhhhh

redredred · M

@pdockal okay YOU must be right. Fuck reason, your opinion must be right.

BTW, it’s not a matter of skill since both moves are trivially easy it’s a matter of how much you’re willing to make other wait, but YOU have spoken

Jonjdw · 51-55, M

@pdockal @redredred I usually try to find a spot where I can pull straight through.

pdockal · 56-60, M

@Jonjdw

Most places where i live you can't
We also have plenty of parallel parking

pancakeslam · 46-50, M

@redredred 99% of the population doesn't have the skill to reverse into a space smoothly.