Why do people insist on backing in?

Drivers back-in so they can get out easier or faster, or perhaps so that they can make what they think is a safer exit from a particular space where there's a lot of passing traffic, or from a space near a corner. When someone is backing into a spot, other drivers just have to be patient and wait.



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There is an unwritten rule in Japan that drivers always reverse into parking spaces and then drive forward when leaving the space. This is because parking spaces are tight and it is easier and safer when leaving a space for a driver to be able to see oncoming traffic.

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To reduce backing risk, drivers should park in an area where fewer vehicles and fewer pedestrians are located. Drivers should also avoid backing into traffic or around blind corners, as these tasks often increase the chance of an accident.

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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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