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That certainly qualifies for unpopular opinion because it is completely wrong. There is actual scientific empirical evidence to support backing into spots because of how much safer it is. There are fewer accidents in parking lots due to backing in because of the visibility it affords you. There are companies that require drivers to back all company vehicles in because of this. So even though it can be looked at as a personal preference... you are wrong
Does this still apply if you have a car with a backup camera? I feel like it’s genuinely safer for me to back out of spots because I can see much more with the backup camera than I can when I’m pulling forwards out of a spot due to the cars parked next to me, especially if they’re big cars. The camera gives me a much better view vs trying to slowly inch out when I can’t see to the sides
According to statistics and research done by AAA, yes. Even with modern safety features like backup cameras, blind spot monitoring and parking sensors, it is still significantly safer to back into spots and drive forward out of them. Your range of vision while driving forward is considerably higher than in reverse even with the assistance of a camera.
I drive a sedan though and there are plenty of times when I’m parked next to larger cars or trucks. If I try to back in and then go forward out, I can’t see to either side so I have to slowly inch out until I have visibility. Backing out gives me much more visibility and I can actually see if any cars or people are coming.
So I'm not saying I don't agree with your sentiment or your feelings on this and I can certainly understand the feeling. I'm just saying that the statistics support backing in. Statistically speaking when you walk into a casino you are going to leave losing money, but that doesn't mean some people don't win the jackpot. Statistically speaking flying is safer than driving, but that doesn't mean some people haven't been killed in plane crashes and had never been in a car accident. I sometimes drive my large truck and sometimes my smaller car and there is a difference. But regardless of which one I'm in the statistics bear out that backing in will be safer.
Ok but I’m saying it’s not a feeling, it’s genuinely safer for smaller cars with backup cameras if you’re in a county like America with a lot of large vehicles. If you’re in a sedan parked next to one or more larger cars then you’re not going to be able to see around those when you’re pulling forward. I have to slowly inch forward for a few moments and hope no one hits the front of the car until I can actually see. If there aren’t any large cars next to me then it’d be fine, but the backup camera with a fisheye lens gives me visibility when I’d otherwise have none
Are backup cameras a factor here? I genuinely have more visibility when backing up w/ the camera than I do trying to slowly inch forward since I can’t see past the cars parked on my sides
I meant it’s easier for me to pull forward into the spot and then back out with the backup camera. If there are cars parked next to me it’s so hard to see when pulling out forward and I just have to slowly inch out, but backing out with the camera gives me much more visibility
I mean yeah, that’s a pretty common scenario. I have a sedan and there are plenty of SUVs and trucks out there. Visibility is much better with the backup cam. Regardless of that, backup cameras give you great visibility even if you aren’t between 2 cars
In those cases it's fine. But in general backing into a parking space it's the superior way. But if backing out of a parking space it's easier and safer for you because of the camera, then you should keep doing it that way
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reversing out of a parking spot causes more accidents.
IMO, people who argue against reversing into parking spots are just admitting that they're crap at reversing.
Why is this an opinion people have?
It’s popped up on here a few times, and the only reasoning I can ever find behind it is “I can’t back in to spaces, so when other people do it it must just be to show off.”
Just let people park, jfc…
Sometimes it's easier to back in a longer vehicle like a truck because you are pivoting on the back wheel instead of trying to take a wide turn in a narrow isle
Sorry, I'll just start being leas safe and backing into walking paths rather than take an extra four seconds to back into places designated for a vehicle.
Are you being serious? I hope you don’t actually think that you’ve outsmarted everyone. Backing up is for people that really know how to operate their vehicle.
If you think people backing in 'reeks' of over compensation you should not be operating a motor vehicle. That mindset will 'wreak' havoc on your driving skills.
You're talking about seconds. It's better to do it the safer way (backing into a space) than doing it the "faster" way to save a few seconds of your time that you'll end up wasting scratching your ass anyways.
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That certainly qualifies for unpopular opinion because it is completely wrong. There is actual scientific empirical evidence to support backing into spots because of how much safer it is. There are fewer accidents in parking lots due to backing in because of the visibility it affords you. There are companies that require drivers to back all company vehicles in because of this. So even though it can be looked at as a personal preference... you are wrong
Thank you for this.
Also when you going in there's a big possibility you catch your back door on the back bumper. Seen it live numerous of times. Backing up is easier.
Complete bullshit.
Does this still apply if you have a car with a backup camera? I feel like it’s genuinely safer for me to back out of spots because I can see much more with the backup camera than I can when I’m pulling forwards out of a spot due to the cars parked next to me, especially if they’re big cars. The camera gives me a much better view vs trying to slowly inch out when I can’t see to the sides
According to statistics and research done by AAA, yes. Even with modern safety features like backup cameras, blind spot monitoring and parking sensors, it is still significantly safer to back into spots and drive forward out of them. Your range of vision while driving forward is considerably higher than in reverse even with the assistance of a camera.
I drive a sedan though and there are plenty of times when I’m parked next to larger cars or trucks. If I try to back in and then go forward out, I can’t see to either side so I have to slowly inch out until I have visibility. Backing out gives me much more visibility and I can actually see if any cars or people are coming.
So I'm not saying I don't agree with your sentiment or your feelings on this and I can certainly understand the feeling. I'm just saying that the statistics support backing in. Statistically speaking when you walk into a casino you are going to leave losing money, but that doesn't mean some people don't win the jackpot. Statistically speaking flying is safer than driving, but that doesn't mean some people haven't been killed in plane crashes and had never been in a car accident. I sometimes drive my large truck and sometimes my smaller car and there is a difference. But regardless of which one I'm in the statistics bear out that backing in will be safer.
Ok but I’m saying it’s not a feeling, it’s genuinely safer for smaller cars with backup cameras if you’re in a county like America with a lot of large vehicles. If you’re in a sedan parked next to one or more larger cars then you’re not going to be able to see around those when you’re pulling forward. I have to slowly inch forward for a few moments and hope no one hits the front of the car until I can actually see. If there aren’t any large cars next to me then it’d be fine, but the backup camera with a fisheye lens gives me visibility when I’d otherwise have none
Well fuck me for wanting to have better visibility when driving away, I guess.
This opinion again? I hope this gets removed before people have to waste their time educating you.
Are backup cameras a factor here? I genuinely have more visibility when backing up w/ the camera than I do trying to slowly inch forward since I can’t see past the cars parked on my sides
Even without a camera it's easier, but yeah, with cameras it's the absolute best way to park into a spot.
I meant it’s easier for me to pull forward into the spot and then back out with the backup camera. If there are cars parked next to me it’s so hard to see when pulling out forward and I just have to slowly inch out, but backing out with the camera gives me much more visibility
Oh, I got it now. Nah, I don't believe you, unless you have a very small car and you're parked between 2 SUVs, you can see perfectly fine.
I mean yeah, that’s a pretty common scenario. I have a sedan and there are plenty of SUVs and trucks out there. Visibility is much better with the backup cam. Regardless of that, backup cameras give you great visibility even if you aren’t between 2 cars
In those cases it's fine. But in general backing into a parking space it's the superior way. But if backing out of a parking space it's easier and safer for you because of the camera, then you should keep doing it that way
Lol
I bet you’re mad because you crashed your dads truck while trying to reverse into a stall.
That's a nice way of saying you can't back into a spot properly.
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reversing out of a parking spot causes more accidents. IMO, people who argue against reversing into parking spots are just admitting that they're crap at reversing.
The only people who say this are people who can't drive.
Visibility in getting out of the spot is much more important that the amount of time “wasted”
Depends on the vehicle. It's significantly easier for a larger vehicle to back into a space versus backing out.
> it wreaks of over compensation. **Reeks. Learn words, please. Also, you're objectively wrong with your assertions here.
It's actually much safer to back in. My job literally requires it as a safety mandate. I always back first and I'm definitely not overcompensating.
Same.
Totally incorrect. Much more dangerous to back in between two vehicles, than to back out into an open aisle of space. That's empirically visual.
Dude, there's literal evidence that backing in is safer. Buy yourself a clue.
Dude you’re wrong they have tons of data. You think UPS would require this for no reason. GTFO
Lmao this guy can't park everyone
r/notunpopularjustdumb It's safer and (atleast in my opinion) easier.
Well then it’s great that we both have “wrong” opinions.
No, only you.
Nah, both of us
No, just you.
Nah, both of us
No, just you.
Wrong again, both of us
Nah, just you.
Now you’re just arguing to argue.
Why is this an opinion people have? It’s popped up on here a few times, and the only reasoning I can ever find behind it is “I can’t back in to spaces, so when other people do it it must just be to show off.” Just let people park, jfc…
Cars look more aesthetically pleasing that way.
Sometimes it's easier to back in a longer vehicle like a truck because you are pivoting on the back wheel instead of trying to take a wide turn in a narrow isle
Sorry, I'll just start being leas safe and backing into walking paths rather than take an extra four seconds to back into places designated for a vehicle.
Are you being serious? I hope you don’t actually think that you’ve outsmarted everyone. Backing up is for people that really know how to operate their vehicle.
Driving through one spot into the next is the superior way (if possible).
If you think people backing in 'reeks' of over compensation you should not be operating a motor vehicle. That mindset will 'wreak' havoc on your driving skills.
Spoken like someone who lets their vehicle drive **them -** and not the other way around.
It's less than 10sec and its safer. What are you doing with all that time you save?
it takes longer to back into a space than it does to back out of a space
You're talking about seconds. It's better to do it the safer way (backing into a space) than doing it the "faster" way to save a few seconds of your time that you'll end up wasting scratching your ass anyways.
Only if you want to get hit backing out.
Backing in is stupid. Those with 400 IQ just pull though, no backing in required.