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I once heard “to keep your tailgate from being stolen” but that seems like it’d be a rare case.

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[–] sockenklaus@sh.itjust.works 11 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

Is backing into parking spots not the norm in the US? Here in Germany we back into parking spots most of the time, mostly because the spots are too narrow or short to enter forward. We also learn this in driving school and it's pretty much an essential skill that's expected from drivers in Germany.

[–] czardestructo@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago

Americans avoid it like the plague for some reason. I always back in because I can look at the spot for objects or problems before I start backing in to ensure I dont hit anything. Backing out blind can be risky otherwise.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

If I’m shopping, I want my tailgate free for loading or unloading. Similar for road trips or any time I’m carrying anything