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re: A question about backing trucks into parking spaces - Why?
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:04 pm to slackster
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:04 pm to slackster
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but as far as which option requires the least amount of adjustments to execute, it should all come out in the wash.
It just doesn't. When you pull in you're limiting the room for error as the wheels that control the direction are pinned between two cars leaving you to also have to negotiate the rest of the body behind the wheels. When you back in you are only negotiating one part of the truck at a time. First the rear, then the front. Then when you pull out the front wheels clear the cars right away allowing you to gradually turn our of the space. When you're backing out you have to put 80% of the truck into traffic first before you can turn the wheel any considerable amount. I don't understand why this is so hard to grasp.
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Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:05 pm to slackster
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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.
It might require more or less adjustments either way. The reasoning is bc you (typically) have a clearer head when you arrive somewhere than when you are leaving. As mentioned before, when its time to leave, you are typically wanting to get in the vehicle and go to your next stop. Being rushed causes more accidents that could have been prevented.
You must not have ever worked for a company that incorporates Smith System Driving. Its one of the staples of the system.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:15 pm to JOHNN
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It might require more or less adjustments either way. The reasoning is bc you (typically) have a clearer head when you arrive somewhere than when you are leaving. As mentioned before, when its time to leave, you are typically wanting to get in the vehicle and go to your next stop. Being rushed causes more accidents that could have been prevented.
You must not have ever worked for a company that incorporates Smith System Driving. Its one of the staples of the system.
This is all that needs to be said any time this comes up.
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Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:20 pm to LSUfan4444
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his is all that needs to be said any time this comes up.
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IMO it needs more name calling to be perfect
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:23 pm to NawlinsTiger9
So he can get drunk after parking and his wife can drive out more easily without messing up his truck?
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:23 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Why do you care?
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:26 pm to Nado Jenkins83
Go back a few pages 
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:28 pm to LSUfan4444
It's definitely safer pulling out. But that has very little to do with it. There are spots that you can literally not park in without backing in. When you turn the front wheels, you somewhat pivot around the rear wheels. So pulling in forwards, when the wheels aren't even to the spot yet will cause you to be misaligned (unless you can get pretty wide). Whereas backing in you can put the back wheels in line with the spot, then pivot the front wheels around and get in super easy.
Try parking an f250 (I got stuck with the camp truck for a few weeks) on LSU's campus at prime class times. You may not find a spot to park unless you are willing to back in.
Try parking an f250 (I got stuck with the camp truck for a few weeks) on LSU's campus at prime class times. You may not find a spot to park unless you are willing to back in.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:44 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Simple
Because you can SEE both vehicles out of your mirrors.
Pulling in you canout SEE the vehicles.
I'm not talking about the roofs of vehicles, I'm talking from bumper to bumper all the way down to the pavement.
You can back a vehicle and leave a 1 inch gap if you want but you can't head in and do it bc you can't see.
Because you can SEE both vehicles out of your mirrors.
Pulling in you canout SEE the vehicles.
I'm not talking about the roofs of vehicles, I'm talking from bumper to bumper all the way down to the pavement.
You can back a vehicle and leave a 1 inch gap if you want but you can't head in and do it bc you can't see.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:46 pm to KG6
quote:ALWAYS
It's definitely safer pulling out.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 3:59 pm to KG6
Helps if your battery goes dead or car trouble. Easier to get to the battery backed in.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 4:57 pm to NawlinsTiger9
I drive a company issued F-150 and we are required, as part of our safety program, to back into parking spaces. Now GFY!
Posted on 12/22/16 at 5:01 pm to NawlinsTiger9
It's the angle turn radius thing....
Posted on 12/22/16 at 5:57 pm to NawlinsTiger9
The OP has clearly never driven a truck before with any amount of regularity whatsoever.
My crew cab silverado may not look like it but it's the same length, width and height as a full blown suburban and it's a challenge to park in tight spots.
It's safer and easier to back in with long and wide vehicles.
My crew cab silverado may not look like it but it's the same length, width and height as a full blown suburban and it's a challenge to park in tight spots.
It's safer and easier to back in with long and wide vehicles.
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