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Backing into Parking Stalls

Why do so many people back in to parking stalls in Hawaii?

 

Surprisingly there is a lot of research into the psychology of the way people park, whether you pull straight into a stall or take the time to reverse in? 

There is even a theory it may symbolize an area’s economic productivity.  This theory is based on the idea of delayed gratification, getting the hard part over first and being awarded later.  88% of cars in China reverse-park while 6% of cars in the U.S. reverse-park. 

There are many arguments on the internet claiming which parking style is better any many logical reasons on both sides. 

You see more people in Hawaii reverse-park than on the mainland.  This is probably because people tend to be in less of a rush or hurry here.  We have a very laid-back lifestyle. 

Other speculated reasons to why people in Hawaii reverse park are:

  Parking stalls tend to be smaller due to the high cost of land.

 

 There is a large Asian population here and many Asian countries practice reverse-parking. 

 

Toyota Tacomas are very popular and people do not want to have their view blocked by these large trucks. 

 

The Hawaii Driver Manual recommends reverse-parking.

 

How do you park it?

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Ken Smith, a Maui resident for 35 years, brings his extensive local knowledge and passion for the island to his successful real estate career. Alongside his daughter-in-law, Melissa Smith, and Greg Smith, the Smith Team provides a wealth of experience and dedication to clients seeking to buy or sell property in Maui.

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