Are you supposed to back into a parking space?

AAA advises drivers to back into parking spots or pull-through, and not fully rely on rear-view or traffic alert technology in vehicles which have their limitations. AAA warns that reversing out a space is a risky behavior as you are putting pedestrians at risk.



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Parking Stall Angle For two-way traffic flow, parking spaces perpendicular (90 degrees) to the aisles provide the most efficient design. The efficiency decreases as the parking angle decreases.

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Because backing out of a perpendicular parking space can be problematic, a better option may be to back into it. Besides making it easier to leave the space later on, it gives vehicle occupants the chance to get access to anything in the trunk without the danger of being hit by a passing vehicle.

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Backing up requires drivers to turn their heads and bodies to the right to see beyond the headrest and through the back window. To improve balance, drivers should drape their right arm over the seat's back while their left hand grips the steering wheel. Reverse slowly.

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Some drivers prefer backing into a perpendicular parking space because they do not back out into traffic when leaving the space.

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Parallel parking is considered to be one of the most stressful and difficult skills for new drivers to learn.

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The most common types of parking are angle parking, perpendicular parking and parallel parking. Angle parking is especially widespread in parking lots, where vehicles are designated to go one way.

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Never back a vehicle when the rear windows or any mirrors are covered with frost, snow, or any other substances that keep you from visually clearing the path the vehicle will take while backing. Check the path repeatedly.

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