How do you park in reverse? Looking back or using mirrors?

[more_than_a_guy]

I personally use the mirrors.

Looking back

Mirrors

[AmandaYVR]

Legally you're supposed to look back.

When I took my second driver's license test (because I moved countries) the only deduction I got was one, because I looked back, then forward, a couple of times, while parallel parking. That's not right. Your eyes are supposed to be fixed in reverse. Because that's the direction you could injure someone.

[sage2021]

I use both. You can never rely on just one of these because you might hit something or someone cause you didn't see them - they were in your blind spot.
Also, constantly check all your mirrors in the car when you're driving so you are aware of your surroundings at all times.

[Lliam]

I mostly use my three mirrors. I turn my head from side to side to check blind spots, but I don't turn around to look directly behind me because I can see perfectly through the mirrors.

[AviatorTom]

In my car, I use both, look back... then mirrors... repeat, mostly mirrors though.

My SO's car has a backup camera, so if I drive her ca, I use the camera view.

[Apple1996]

Back up cam and looking back

[DCooper]

Backing up into a tight spot like the garage, I use the mirror on the passenger side, and open the driver side door to check clearance on my side. That's because I have to be spot on to avoid hitting anything and still have a little space to open the door and get out.

When backing up into an open parking space, I just use the mirrors.

I don't parallel park at all, since I would never leave one of my cars parked out at the curb where it could get hit by a car driving down the street.

[Sour-rose]

Mirrors. As I guess it's a habit of mine to make sure there's nothing in the mirrors. Looking back is something I don't often do because... shi, i don't remember if I do subconsiously

[genericname85]

i just use the mirrors. i only look back if i have to go backwards for a long time. if it's a particularly tight spot, i just get out of the car and see how many inches i still got. i don't have this beeping assistant thingy.

[andreasderjuengere]

I mainly follow the instructions of my Missus while secretly I glance at the mirrors.

Looking back: only when a crowd begins to gather.

But it's not a big deal... on a motorbike :D

[Ian69]

A combination of both actually. But my is equipped with a reversing camera, can be big help at times.

[Chazmatazz269]

Both, plus i have a rear view camera. If you’re not using all of it, you’re not getting a full field of view.

[goaded]

Looking back to be sure there's no-one there, but mirrors to make sure there's space between the car and any barriers or other cars.

[HeyBenSultan]

Unfortunately I have no idea as I don't have a car. But I always looked behind me when parking a toy car😂

[420Rachel]

I don't park in reverse. 😂 I suck at reverse parking and parallel parking.

[snowboarder720]

I use a backup camera and proximity sensors with automatic braking. ☺️

[Lyndsielee666]

I hope no one’s behind me cause I can’t turn my head like that 🥰🥰

[HighValue]

I do both in my car, but when I drove a bus I mostly used the mirrors.

[Jamie05rhs]

I use the backup camera. I guess that's cheating, though. Lol

[goaded]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKHFZBUTA4k

[Jamie05rhs]

@goaded Lol. Are you trying to say I'm rich?

[goaded]

Nah, but I don't even have those sonar beeper thingies on my car. I have to tie squirrels to the bumper to hear when I'm too close. :)

[Jamie05rhs]

@goaded Hahaha 😄

[DJB72]

It depends what the vehicle is. In my car I turn but if I'm in a truck I use the mirrors

[HippieVeganJewslim]

If I drove, looking back. I’ve heard that mirrors ain’t reliable to park. My friend actually broke a car by using the mirrors, I think.

[tfan1]

You forgot vote c - both. Because I personally use both ways 🙂👍

[mrkdvsn]

While backing into my reserved spot at home, I use the side mirror to align myself to the curb and the lines I need to be inside of

[msc545]

Looking at the image from the camera on my rear bumper displayed on my dashboard.

[more_than_a_guy]

Ohh snap, I forgot about that!

[Likes2drive]

Mirrors usually, no looking back with a tractor trailer

[kaizenVik]

Using reverse parking camera, parking sensors and orvm

[Sparkie460]

I do both. I have to check my blind spots so I turn my head while using the mirrors

[dragoblack]

By not owning a large vehicle. I drive a motor trike.

[Anonymous]

both old school looking back and new school using the rear view camera in the car

[D_Bone_Steak]

I use the damn video camera thingie.

[A_Bell]

Close my eyes?

This would not work well.

[victoriaxoxo]

Neither, I just press the pedal and go.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Always both for me.

[melanieeeB]

Both lol

[bigmatt98]

Honestly more so it all depends on the car

[Nikki1989]

I always use the mirrors.

[Msputiton]

Neither. I use my backup cam

[AddylynnNightingale]

Mirrors and the little cam.

[Anpu23]

Both. The mirrors have too many blind spots.

[exitseven]

I have a pickup truck so I use both.

[douride2]

I use both methods.

[Iron_Man]

I turn my head and look out the back window

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Mirrors and side window and quarter window.

[Headstrongcrazylover]

Mirrors and reverse parking sensors.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Mirrors...

[Blackcupcake]

both

[HaveNoName]

Combination of both.

[LavLavLuv]

i do both

[Joker_]

Either works for me

[BLP11520]

Back up camera too

[CubaPirate]

Both tbh