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People who routinely back into parking spots when other spots are available

Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:52 am
Posted by saint amant steve
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
5695 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:52 am
Unless you are driving a freight truck or some other large commercial vehicle and need to either unload or pick up something, there is typically no reason why you should have to back into a spot.

I would be more forgiving if the only parking options were tight quarters, because I am unaware that some people feel more comfortable backing up than pulling in.

However, if you are driving a damn SUV, sedan, or pickup, and are trying to back into a spot in a parking lot with, at minimum, 50 available parking spots (the majority of which have no vehicles next to them) and thereby block other vehicles seeking to go around you to merely pull into a nearby spot, then you are just the most self-centered, near-sighted, and nonsensical jackass on the face of the planet.

ETA: I'm not talking about oil field or plant workers. I don't know what kind of bullshite policy your employer enforces. I'm talking specifically about a general parking lot at either a commonplace business (e.g. supermarket, retail store, etc.) or even at LSU.
This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 10:16 am
Posted by whoisnickdoobs
Lafayette
Member since Apr 2012
9352 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:53 am to
Jacob Coker routinely backs into parking spots.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22681 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:53 am to
Sanama brah
Posted by tigahfromtheham
On your left
Member since Jun 2005
5800 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:54 am to
I do it all the time. You're gonna be alright and I can make a quick exit if needed.
Posted by crewdepoo
Hogwarts
Member since Jan 2015
9597 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:54 am to
Sorry you suck at driving
This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 8:54 am
Posted by MWP
Kingwood, TX via Monroe, LA
Member since Jul 2013
10429 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:54 am to
quote:

there is typically no reason why you should have to back into a spot.


It's SOP for a lot of oilfield hands that drive company trucks. Sorry you don't know this and are among the poors.
Posted by Delacroix
Member since Oct 2008
3985 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:54 am to
It's easier to back into a tight parking spot with my truck. It also makes leaving quicker and easier.
Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19422 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:54 am to
You must not drive a truck baw. dat 4x4 turning radius doe
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
65890 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:54 am to
i do it just to piss people off.
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38734 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:54 am to
It a safety requirement for a lot of people on work sites.

Also, if there is room (like 2 spaces together) it's easier for a truck to back in knowing when they leave someone might have pulled in next to them.

Chill out, bud.
Posted by Drew Orleans
Member since Mar 2010
21577 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:55 am to
If you are blocking someone while backing in thats 1 thing but in general if you arent backing in you're fricking up. Being able to drive straight out of a spot after a long tiring day is completely worth it.
This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 8:58 am
Posted by Artie Rome
Hwy 1
Member since Jul 2014
8757 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:55 am to
We don't all drive a Prius or mini-cooper.
Posted by Jack Bauer7
Member since Jun 2012
5026 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:55 am to
u mean e veryone who drives a big arse truck
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124167 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:55 am to
I always back into spots. Safer And easier to get out.
Posted by dagrippa
Saigon
Member since Nov 2004
11292 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:56 am to
I don't disagree but I understand trucks doing it. Never when there are a shitload of spots though.
Posted by AnonymousTiger
Franklin, TN
Member since Jan 2012
4863 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:56 am to
You drive a Prius, don't you.
Posted by eScott
Member since Oct 2008
11376 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:56 am to
Take my time getting to your mom's house, always in a hurry to leave.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
66763 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:57 am to
It's safer to get in, safer and easier to get out
Posted by darnol91
Member since Jun 2015
749 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:58 am to
quote:

oilfield hands


quote:

Sorry you don't know this and are among the poors


Sorry you are among the trash
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
48938 posts
Posted on 10/28/15 at 8:58 am to
quote:

saint amant steve



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