Why Do People In Texas Park Their Trucks Backed Into The Parking Space?

Look around Texas! Yep, that's a TRUCK you see! We do love our TRUCKS here in the Lone Star State. And, if you notice something about the trucks here in Texas, you might ask yourself...'Why are most Texas trucks always parked backed into a parking space?" Next time your driving around a parking lot take a look around at the trucks in the parking lot. You might find that a lot of the TRUCKS are parked with their TAIL END in the parking spot. So why do TRUCKS in Texas like to be parked back into a parking space? Here are the TOP 5 reasons houtonpress.com gave.

#1 • SAFETY REASONS!

When driving a truck SAFETY is always a key and backing into a parking space is redeemed as safer and here's why. The website states...

It makes sense. Being able to see in front of you helps to avoid fender benders and pedestrian accidents. Backing in, there is far less danger to your car or other people than when pulling out of a spot.

 

#2 • FASTER WAY TO GET OUT!

If you back up into a parking space then when you are leaving that parking space you have a 'quicker' faster way to leave the space. You don't have to MANUEVER your way out which would take more time.

#3 • BETTER FOR BIG TRUCKS 

Backing into parking space seems to be easier for big trucks. And, nowadays most TRUCKS are big.

 #4 • REAR VIEW CAMERAS

It's a new day with Rear View Cameras almost being the NORM now. With Rear View Cameras, backing into spaces has become almost easier than going into parking spaces the traditional forward way.

#5 • COMPANY POLICIES

The website states....

We are an energy-centric city with tons of companies that have to push safety for all their employees. So, extending that safety to the parking lot feels like a wise move both in terms of protecting said employees and avoiding lawsuits.

• DO YOU BACK UP YOUR TRUCK INTO PARKING SPACES? 

Is there another reason that you Back Up Park your Truck?