Backing the car into the driveway???? (homes, live, garage)

[AZgarden]

I know this is a dumb question but why do so many homes have cars backed into their driveways? Why not pull straight in? Is this a southern thing or is there a reason for it? Seems like it would be a hassle to do this unless you live on a really busy street and can't ever get out of your driveway. Jus' wonderin...

[MikeJaquish]

I back in ever since the day several years ago that the 3 year old across the street started running over to say 'Hi" whenever he saw me in the car.
I could see him better pulling out than backing out. It just became a habit.

[parkman]

Originally Posted by PhxBarb

I know this is a dumb question but why do so many homes have cars backed into their driveways? Why not pull straight in? Is this a southern thing or is there a reason for it? Seems like it would be a hassle to do this unless you live on a really busy street and can't ever get out of your driveway. Jus' wonderin...

If you noticed it today, it might be because of the snow. It's easier to drive straight out of an icy driveway than to try and back out of one.

I noticed several cars this evening that were backed in and parked near the end of the driveway so they can get out easily tomorrow.

[azwildcatfan]

I don't think it's a southern thing, more just a longer driveway thing. at least it is for me.

[lamishra]

We do it when it's going to snow and there is the threat of ice...easier to get out. Otherwise I don't notice anyone around my area backing in.

[Sonorio]

I do. It's much easier to see oncoming cars and kids when you're coming out forwards.

And it's just good work to leave your car in ready position. Some people don't dig good work but I do.

[Jack Iron]

I wonder just the opposite. Why do some people prefer to back out into traffic?

[parkman]

Originally Posted by Jack Iron

I wonder just the opposite. Why do some people prefer to back out into traffic?

Adding a little challenge to their day perhaps?

[boudin]

We have always had the car that is parked on the left pull forward into the garage and the car on the right back in. Both drivers can fully open their door without worry of door dings into our vehicles

[Poggly Woggly]

I always backed the fire truck in, so I just continued with the tradition. I back into parking spaces too. You got to back up one way or the other...so I prefer backing in and pulling out.