Re: A ? about backing out of a parking space.

Warrior2022 · ‎05-31-2018

Honestly, backing in is a peeve of mine, but I really am starting to get it. Except in my previous state, people get rightbehindyouthisclose so there is no backing in, only for them.

Edited to add, if you are good at backing in, that's great, but not everyone is.

catwhisperer · ‎07-11-2010

I am a senior citizen (even though I hate that term), but find seniors to be extremely rude and aggressive drivers in my area.

I promise to remind myself every day that I am strong, courageous, and resilient.

eddyandme · ‎09-24-2011

I HATE backing up! especially at the Dump!

A couple years ago, I was backing up to the platform. A couple little old ladies - cute - were emptying their stuff from their trunk. They were both on the platform a car space between us (always leave a parking space - will explain why later). The back of my jeep was full of trashbags as I backed towards platform using my driver's side mirror. All at once, I was halfway backed up and a voice in my head yelled STOP! So, without knowing why I did - it was like I became frozen in place! I got out of my jeep and lo and behold, one of those ladies was off the other end of the platform and walking towards the back corner of my vehicle! I almost fell over - she was right in that blind spot!!! The other lady stopped her - think she must have had dementia the way she talked to her - and profusely thanked me for stopping! I was totally freaked out but just smiled and said no problem. Then, around the other side where newpapers and boxes get dumped - they were there! So, I just got out of my car and tossed their stuff for them before doing my stuff. So, though it could have been a disasterous accident, we all went home smiling.

I always leave a parking space before backing in 'cause once some guy opened his car door as I was backiing up. I stopped in time. He was over on the passenger side of y vhicle. I asked my friend who worked inside the building there if he saw what happenned. He said yes ad told me that people do that all the time - for insurance purposes. So, I make sure no one is beside me when backing in.

I try to always park so I can drive out. At Target a couple of times I've seen some close calls with people walking right behind a vehicle backing up.

catwhisperer · ‎07-11-2010

A habit of mine is going shopping at Target and Walmart early on Sunday mornings. Plenty of open parking.

I promise to remind myself every day that I am strong, courageous, and resilient.

Warrior2022 · ‎05-31-2018

@catwhisperer wrote:
I am a senior citizen (even though I hate that term), but find seniors to be extremely rude and aggressive drivers in my area.

Oh trust me, it's all ages. We have what we call snowbirds, most that I see are really careful. But it is all ages.

The other day there was a lady in a SUV and a car behind her. It was very busy and she was stopped at the stop sign in front of the store letting people cross. This moron behind her kept laying on his horn! I took extra time to cross and waved at her. All of a sudden this guy whipped around almost hitting people crossing. He had to slam on his breaks! By gosh, he was going to kill someone.

If any of you know someone that designs parking lots, my idea is there to be no driving in front of the store. Enter the parking lot from the rear and leave from the rear.

catwhisperer · ‎07-11-2010

I have no problem getting out of my car and giving people a piece of my mind. Been there, done that. They think they can get away with what they are doing and having someone actually hold them accountable is something they don't expect. After I confront them, they have nothing to say. Idiots.

I promise to remind myself every day that I am strong, courageous, and resilient.

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

Imagine being a small passenger car and being completely blinded by the larger cars next to you.

It never ceases to amaze me when I deliberately park away from everyone to avoid just that that a large suv or truck just has to park next to my small car despite other open parking spaces.

Little cars can't see over big ones especially when backing out. If you drive a large vehicle and have the option to leave a small car alone, please be courteous and let us drive safe too.

catwhisperer · ‎07-11-2010

@Laura14 wrote:
Imagine being a small passenger car and being completely blinded by the larger cars next to you.

It never ceases to amaze me when I deliberately park away from everyone to avoid just that that a large suv or truck just has to park next to my small car despite other open parking spaces.

Little cars can't see over big ones especially when backing out. If you drive a large vehicle and have the option to leave a small car alone, please be courteous and let us drive safe too.

This happens to me ALL the time. I curse a lot.

I promise to remind myself every day that I am strong, courageous, and resilient.

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@catwhisperer I swear it's a secret game with a scorecard given out with each large vehicle purchase. My Fiat must be triple points. My mouth is just as dirty.