Parking Style: Front in or Back in?

[Cloud]

Certainly I can see if you are unloading something and need to be closer, that's one thing. I honestly don't get why it's safer to back in. In fact, if you are backing out into a parking lot, you have more room to maneuver, so I would think it would be less safe.

I'm suspicious, you see, since it's usually big trucks with lots of chrome or some kind of flashy car.

[lookout123]

i usually back in on an end spot so that i can hug the curb/wall/shrubs with my passenger side and have room to get out on the driver side - the FJ has hidden suicide doors to get lil lookout in and out. It also leaves more space between cars reducing the likelihood of doordings.

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by Cloud

...I honestly don't get why it's safer to back in. ...

Typically, you are not backing into moving traffic when you are parking.

[monster]

Originally Posted by Cloud

Certainly I can see if you are unloading something and need to be closer, that's one thing. I honestly don't get why it's safer to back in. In fact, if you are backing out into a parking lot, you have more room to maneuver, so I would think it would be less safe.

I'm suspicious, you see, since it's usually big trucks with lots of chrome or some kind of flashy car.

As others have said, going into the space, the objects you are maneuveriing between are not moving. When you come out, they are and it helps to be able to see them better, as well as driving forwards presumably being your better direction. Also, you stand a better chance of seeing the toddler who decides to amble in front of your car just as you start moving.

As for why your complex says front end in -do you have front licence plates?

Your comments about needing more room to maneuver and getting creamed anyway make me very glad you don't live near me and drive the same streets. Perhaps you should consider an advanced driving course to increase your confidence and ability. That bit was serious