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.

  • Blastasaurus@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    This sentiment is why I fully believe at least 50% of you shouldn’t be allowed to operate a motor vehicle.

    Which is more dangerous, backing into a parking spot, or backing into traffic?

    For the love of God, if you drive a vehicle, figure it out.

    • cooopsspace@infosec.pubEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I genuinely think the bar for a driver’s licence should be raised to take 50% or more off the road.

      Can’t reverse park? Don’t know where oil water and air goes on your car? Lack confidence in certain conditions? Here’s a free bus pass.

        • Zippy@lemmy.world
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          1 year ago

          They make you check for water or air on a test or expect you to know? That would be novel in Canada.

          • o_oli@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            1 year ago

            Yep, in the UK it’s part of the theory test, you have to know how and when to check air and fluid levels in order to get a licence.

  • dustyData@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Here’s an intuitive reason, have you ever used a wheelbarrow? You’ll notice that picking up a wheel barrow to push it is extremely nimble to spin it up around the wheel and dumping the contents precisely. Turn around and try instead to pull on it, and suddenly you can’t make as sharp turns and maneuvers unless you uncomfortably shimmy your feet around. One fixed point of swivel with a long lever behaves differently being pushed than when being pulled. A car has a similar effect in place, driving backwards a car is more precise and maneuverable than going forward. Because the rear wheels act as pivot points and the front wheels have a long arm of leverage to more accurately direct the car, with tighter turn radius than when going forward. This is why experienced drivers agree that reversing into a parking spot is easier than pulling into it.

  • lwuy9v5@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Listen. Some of us are looking forward. To the Future. The future of pulling out of that parking spot. Not my fault if you stuck in the rear-view, my guy.

    It’s called Fancy Parking, sweetie. Look it up 💅