To me, it seems objectively easier to pull into a parking space forward and then back out of the space when you are ready to leave. You don’t have to line up with the lines while driving backwards, and it’s easier to keep from hitting other cars as well. So why back in? To me, the only advantage I can think of is that you can get out quicker, technically.

Edit: I do not need driving instruction, just wondered why. The reasoning.

  • @Starfighter@discuss.tchncs.de
    3•11 months ago

    Apart from the visibility argument. With this kind of parking spot you have to leave the spot in the other direction than you came in. So you’ll only get the enhanced agility for one of the moves.

    Would you rather have more agility when getting into the tight parking spot or when leaving onto a larger street?

    • @FearTheCron@lemmy.world
      1•11 months ago

      It’s not about maneuverability in either direction for me, it is about visibility. Things change quickly with traffic when pulling out of a parking spot. Therefore, I like having the drivers seat closer to the traffic reducing visibility obstructions on either side. When backing in, it is much less likely for something to move so I can simply memorize the positions of things before even starting to back up.

      Admittedly, with a good backup camera this becomes less important. But my car is too old for backup cameras. I bike most days anyway so I am probably not replacing my car any time soon.