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A question about backing trucks into parking spaces - Why?

Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:51 pm
Posted by NawlinsTiger9
Where the mongooses roam
Member since Jan 2009
37279 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:51 pm
Owners of huge trucks: What is your obsession with backing your vehicle into parking spots?

Are you of the belief that it is more difficult? If so, do you think anyone is impressed?

Are you of the belief that it is easier? If so, you may be doing normal parking incorrectly.

Is your backup camera so fascinating that you feel the need to use it incessantly?

Are you in fear that you may need to escape somewhere quickly?

Do you hate the places you're going and want to spend as much time parking as possible?

Do you have disdain for everyone around you and, because of this inherent loathing, use taking forever to park while blocking the flow of traffic as your middle finger to the world?

Discuss.
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
12032 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:51 pm to
It's a safety thing baw.
Posted by lsugrad35
Jambalaya capital of the world
Member since Feb 2007
3285 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:52 pm to
quote:

Are you of the belief that it is easier? If so, you may be doing normal parking incorrectly.


It's easier. Do you drive a truck?
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
82683 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:52 pm to
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Discuss.

don't want the nuts hanging out
Posted by NawlinsTiger9
Where the mongooses roam
Member since Jan 2009
37279 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:52 pm to
I drove one for years. It is in no way easier or faster.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
33873 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:52 pm to
quote:

A question about backing trucks into parking spaces - Why?


Let's all laugh at the OP for driving a little bitch car
Posted by lsusteve1
Member since Dec 2004
44033 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:52 pm to
Easier to pull out of a spot in a crowded parking lot.

My Company requires backing into a parking spot in all available circumstances.
Posted by Mouth
Member since Jan 2008
21959 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:53 pm to
believe it or not... its easier to back in a truck into tight spaces.
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17622 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:53 pm to
it is easier when space is limited, and you really have nothing better to do than bitch about other people parking?
Posted by Hermit Crab
Under the Sea
Member since Nov 2008
7288 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:53 pm to
quote:

Are you of the belief that it is easier? If so, you may be doing normal parking incorrectly.


you are wrong, backing in is easier in a long vehicle than pulling in forward, and also make it easier to get out.
Posted by MSMHater
Houston
Member since Oct 2008
23029 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:53 pm to
I just got a truck. I don't do this, but have begun seriously considering it. And it's b/c of...

quote:

Is your backup camera so fascinating that you feel the need to use it incessantly?


The camera can see the parking spot lines. I can't. I know, I know...lame.
This post was edited on 12/22/16 at 1:54 pm
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
171762 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:53 pm to
quote:

I drove one for years. It is in no way easier or faster.


the frick it isn't.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
44373 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:53 pm to
Well they turn sharper in reverse is the real answer.

But - Trashy comes to mind.
Posted by TheTigershark
Texas Tiger from Louisiana
Member since Oct 2013
836 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:53 pm to
Why does a forklifts back wheels turn
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
35218 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:53 pm to
I had an extended bed truck with work. Much easier to back in and pull out. Hard to maneuver if you pull in front facing and try to back up to leave.
Posted by joshnorris14
Florida
Member since Jan 2009
45939 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:54 pm to
I only have a problem with it when there are numerous parking spaces available, but home baw feels the need to make me wait for two minutes while he backs into a small space that's 10 feet closer to the establishment.
Posted by southernelite
Houston, TX
Member since Sep 2009
53471 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:54 pm to
If it's a company truck, then some are required to back into parking spaces.


Either way, it's a hell of a lot easier and safer to back in the space and pull out than it is to pull in and back out.


I don't drive a truck, but I always back into my parking space at home and work garages.
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
60603 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:54 pm to
It's supposed to be safer to do that
Do you have a tiny dick and get scared of guys in trucks?

I'm not a truck guy before you start with the stupid shite
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
102491 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:54 pm to
A) It's the best way to minimize parking lot collisions.

B) A lot of plants require it for quicker evacuation if necessary.

C) See A and B.
Posted by gorillacoco
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2009
5325 posts
Posted on 12/22/16 at 1:54 pm to
Pulling in forward in a long vehicle requires multiple corrections just to be able to pull in in most situations.

Also, you have to back up either when entering or exiting a parking space. So how the frick is it inconveniencing you more when they are parking versus when they are leaving?
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