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re: A question about backing trucks into parking spaces - Why?
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:45 pm to slackster
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:45 pm to slackster
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I can buy that it is safer to back in and pull out where you can see pedestrians and traffic, but idk if you can say it is easier when you've got to back in or out at some point.
The fact that you drive past the spot a little at first means you've already surveyed the area before you start backing in. When you're backing out of spot you have a lot of blind spots.
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Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:46 pm to TigerFred
I had no idea it was such an issue. Carry on with the OP bashing...
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:46 pm to NawlinsTiger9
A) op drives a Corolla
B) op is a girl
C) op willingly sucks cock
D) a,b and c
Not sure which one applies
B) op is a girl
C) op willingly sucks cock
D) a,b and c
Not sure which one applies
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:48 pm to slackster
The camera has guide lines and you can see where the tailgate is in relation to whatever is behind it.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:48 pm to NawlinsTiger9
You sound like a bitch.
Maybe somebody will run over your dainty arse smart car in a F-350 while backing into a parking spot....at least we can hope right.
Maybe somebody will run over your dainty arse smart car in a F-350 while backing into a parking spot....at least we can hope right.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:48 pm to MightyYat
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The fact that you drive past the spot a little at first means you've already surveyed the area before you start backing in. When you're backing out of spot you have a lot of blind spots.
I mean I get that it is safer and I prefer to back into a spot myself, but i don't think you can argue it is easier because you've still got to pull out. Either way you're backing up at some point and pulling in/out at some point.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:49 pm to NawlinsTiger9
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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.
Hang on...I'm backing the truck into a spot then I'll respond.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:49 pm to slackster
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I can buy that it is safer to back in and pull out where you can see pedestrians and traffic, but idk if you can say it is easier when you've got to back in or out at some point.
Think about it, if you pull in straight, you turn right into the spot, let's say, you have to worry about clipping the vehicle on your right. You have hardly any room to turn wider because of the vehicle parked on your left. And because of the cars parked on the opposite row, you are as straight as you can get pulling forward.
Pulling out straight, however, you can pull straight forward far enough to clear the vehicle on the side that you are going to turn, avoiding clipping the vehicle.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:50 pm to NawlinsTiger9
so that later, you can pull out being able to see everything both ways.
in most states if you back into someone, you are liable.
people will not give you the right of way when you re backing out.
in most states if you back into someone, you are liable.
people will not give you the right of way when you re backing out.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:51 pm to slackster
Yeah but it's easier to simply pull forward to see cars coming rather than chancing it by backing out.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:52 pm to slackster
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I mean I get that it is safer and I prefer to back into a spot myself, but i don't think you can argue it is easier because you've still got to pull out. Either way you're backing up at some point and pulling in/out at some point.
I absolutely can argue it because it is 100% easier.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:55 pm to RealityTiger
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Yeah but it's easier to simply pull forward to see cars coming rather than chancing it by backing out.
Yeah I agree is safer for sure.
I guess if it's a super tight spot it's also easier to back in, pull out than it is to pull in, back out, but in a normal situation I don't think it's any easier one way or the other. Again, definitely safer which is why back in gets the nod, but as far as which option requires the least amount of adjustments to execute, it should all come out in the wash.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:55 pm to MightyYat
I can't believe it's even being argued to be honest. Anybody who says otherwise is completely ignorant or just trying to be an arse.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:57 pm to slackster
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I can buy that it is safer to back in and pull out where you can see pedestrians and traffic, but idk if you can say it is easier when you've got to back in or out at some point.
We actually had this as one of our weekly safety topics recently. In fact the majority of our accidents involved backing when leaving. Our situation is a bit different bc we dont back into parking spaces since we have big box trucks and tankers but it all the same premise. Theres also the aspect of it being easier to leave in the event of an emergency if vehicles are already backed in. In a parking lot that woukd be a cluster frick though.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:57 pm to NawlinsTiger9
It's easier to leave when you are ready. Especially if you have to back out and some dipsh!t has left very little room.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:58 pm to slackster
I drove a "bitch car" for 15 years and just recently got a truck again. I definitely don't wheel this thing into tight parking situations like I could my car. But like a typical parking lot situation, back in all day.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:59 pm to NawlinsTiger9
1 it is safer. About 95%of backing accidents happen when someone is backing out of a parking spot.
2. It is easier to back a truck into a space when it is crowded or tight.
3. Many companies require it so it becomes a habit after a while.
2. It is easier to back a truck into a space when it is crowded or tight.
3. Many companies require it so it becomes a habit after a while.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:01 pm to RealityTiger
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Who do you think would buy a used tailgate? Body shops.
Yes because they are so fricking expensive now wth the cameras and electronics, just like wheels and tires. It cost a fortune to replace new, therefor no there's a black market for tailgates.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:01 pm to RealityTiger
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I can't believe it's even being argued to be honest. Anybody who says otherwise is completely ignorant or just trying to be an arse.
I guess I'm not being clear about the difference between easier to execute and safer.
Backing in > pulling in
Backing out > pulling out
Backing in + pulling out = pulling in + backing out from an execution standpoint, even if the former is much safer than the latter.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:02 pm to lsusteve1
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My Company requires backing into a parking spot in all available circumstances
Mine too. Back in for safety.
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