#parkbetter – Examples of Bad Parking

Examples of Bade Parking

Whether you're a driver or a pedestrian, you're bound to have come across a few examples of shocking parking in your time. Bad parking is all too commonplace, we think, and it's time someone did something about it!

We're calling this campaign #parkbetter and we're highlighting the good as well as the lame efforts.

The trouble with bad parking is, it's not just embarrassing– it's also inconsiderate to other drivers, and often dangerous. But we have to admit, it's often pretty funny to watch…

Over the coming weeks, HIDS4U will be offering advice and tips for unconfident parkers – but first, here are a few examples of how not to park!

Parallel parking

Parallel parking is a technique which most drivers have to demonstrate successfully on their test, so you'd think people would be a little more adept at it.

But it seems some people just can't get the hang of the technique, and end up spending quite a while trying to park their vehicles. This hapless individual, caught on camera by students in Belfast, spent half an hour trying to get her car into a parking space. We can at least commend her determination!

Parking at an Angle

If parallel parking tricky surely parking at an angle must be easier? All you have to do is line up the car and you're in. For these office workers in Sydney not only did they enjoy watching the epic session of parking maneuvers, the same driver repeated his mistakes the following day.

Parking in Front of Driveways

Is there any acceptable reason to park across someone's driveway and stop their cars getting in or out? Some drivers seem to think so – or they pay such little attention the road that they simply don't notice!

A guy in America found a novel way to get back at the guy parking across the driveway of his church. We won't spoil the surprise – you'll have to watch the video…

Blocking

This particular driver in the US made the mistake of blocking the fire department's access to a fire hydrant – so firefighters were left with no choice but to break the glass and feed the hose through the windows!

Park Better!

Parking may be a daunting experience for some, but there's no need to become a nuisance if you follow the right techniques.

There are also plenty of tools and aids you can use to grow your confidence in parking. At HIDS4U you'll find a range of reversing cameras for superior visibility while parking, as well as parking sensors which give precise feedback on your proximity to other parked cars.

These products are ideal for vans and vehicles with poor rear visibility, and will reduce the likelihood of any nasty prangs.

Take a look at our range of parking systems or call HIDS4U on 0844 884 2600 for more information.