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You can get away without knowing how to parallel park in probably 99% (not being hyperbolic) of the country just fine. Even when I lived in LA, you could easily
by tstrimple 3y ago
You can get away without knowing how to parallel park in probably 99% (not being hyperbolic) of the country just fine. Even when I lived in LA, you could easily find parking that doesn't require parallel parking. I'm far more concerned about the folks who can't deal with backing out of "normal" parking spaces.
- cozzyd 3y agoConsidering that something like 4% of the country lives in the city limits of NYC, Chicago, Philly, SF, DC or Boston (ok not everyone within those cities has a driver's license, but you get the point) not to mention the considerably larger fraction in the metro areas, that's probably only true if you're taking about area. But yes, obviously someone with a driver's license should know how to safely back out of a parking spot without hitting pedestrians, other cars or cyclists.
- tstrimple 3y agoMaybe. But also consider that far fewer people in NYC and SF have a vehicle that they commute with than the national average. Fewer than half of NYC residents own a vehicle. Slightly more than half of SF residents own a car.
- cozzyd 3y agoSure, but that even people who don't own cars (I am one...) usually know how to drive and occasionally do so and must then park them...