Which is Safer – Backing or Pulling in to Park?

In this Q&A, I answer a question about backing into versus nosing into perpendicular parking spaces. Such as those found in parking garages and large parking lots. With illustrations using a car in a parking garage, I show that the difference in terms of visibility is not that great. Still, I prefer to back in. Here’s why.

Aaron Turpen
An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP), the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.