On my project, our first move is always supposed to be forward, and I assume there's a quantifiable reason behind that. It is probably is slightly better to back in to a spot and then pull out forward. Plus, it can be easier to back a truck into a spot.
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On my project, our first move is always supposed to be forward, and I assume there's a quantifiable reason behind that. It is probably is slightly better to back in to a spot and then pull out forward. Plus, it can be easier to back a truck into a spot.
When is the state of Iowa going to install these signs like other states have?
I drove from Iowa to Alabama years ago to play some courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail so I can't recall which state it was specifically but they had these signs posted every 5 to 10 miles and signs between them that stated drivers that are not using the left lane to pass only would be ticketed. The flow of traffic on the interstate was great. Why can't we do that here in Iowa? For God's sake we have 2 major interstates that run through the state so you know traffic is terrible just about any time of the day or night. Install the signs and enforce them with tickets for those that are too stupid to obey them..... End the madness!
My guess is that they will install these when the law is actually changed. Its not illegal to use the left lane as a driving lane in Iowa.
State "keep right" laws
Pull off at the gas station for 10 minutes and you will never catch up to the guy again..... You will driving 10 over 65 will get you to omaha from des moines about 15 minutes sooner?
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There is a flaw in your logic there...... If you pulled off and waited 10 minutes and got there behind him you would get there faster then if you stuck on his *** and got there at the same time as him?
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There is a flaw in your logic there...... If you pulled off and waited 10 minutes and got there behind him you would get there faster then if you stuck on his *** and got there at the same time as him?
WAAAAAA???????????
Actually statistics show that fewer accidents occur if you back INTO a parking spot rather than OUT of a parking spot. It has something to do with the fact that you are more aware of your surroundings when you have just arrived at the spot.
My company requires frequent drivers to take a defensive driving course and other than finding a spot where you can pull through and never have to back in or out, backing in and driving out is the safest. Some companies actually require employees to back into spots (mine does)
He forgot to say, "And turn your time machine on that stops time."
I had to read it twice to make sure what I was reading was what I thought I was reading.
Highway 20 can eat **** this summer. No matter what time it is up here, you're going to be going 20 MPH. Eff you, resurfacing!
Seems counter intuitive to me.... Could it be that only a few people actually do this so fewer people have accidents doing it this way? Kinda like the statistic that most people have an accident within a mile of their home.... well yea, as distance to your parking spot at home decreases the amount of time you spend at any particular spot increases.
Think of it this way, when you are backing into a spot, the cars around you are parked and not moving when you are in reverse backing into your spot. When you leave, you are going forward out of the spot and have clear sight of possible traffic. On the other hand, when you are pulling into a spot going forward, there is more risk of an accident. Why? When you back out of your spot to leave, there can be cars driving through the lot that could end up in your blind spot and you back into.
Not if i turn my head around to look for them.....
Wouldn't these same cars possibly be in the way of you backing into the spot?
Sorry if this has been mentioned. Just got on and didn't want to read through all the posts. I hate when someone is going down the acceleration lane (actual name, not an on-ramp) going 40 - 45 mph when you need to be merging with vehicles traveling 70+.
I'm on board with you, I think the backing into a spot thing is something a lot of people do thinking they look "cool" for some reason. I completely understand if it's a tight space and you have a huge truck or something but all other times I don't buy any of this safety stuff.
Orrrrr, I can signal, make a completely safe lane change to the completely empty lane next to us, & continue on my way at my preferred speed, making it to Omaha 10-15 minutes sooner.
And when you back into a spot, you don't have somebody else driving into your rear end. You can also see better when pulling out of a spot, rather than backing out. I do this 95% of the time in my pickup.
