Originally Posted by
Chris516
The problem with parallel-parking, compared to stopping to make a left turn is, parallel-parking albeit a temporary situation, still has a permanent purpose. Stopping to make a left turn, is both temporary in the situation and the purpose. By parallel-parking being temporary in situation and purpose, it isn't justifiable.
The existence of a left turn opportunity (i.e., an intersection) is not any more or less permanent than a street side parking space. Whether or not someone is actively using the piece of infrastructure in question, the infrastructure is there and the purpose is there. Situationally, stopping to make a left turn can often take longer than pulling into and out of a parking spot.
Originally Posted by
gcottay
Huh? I'm confused. Even my smart albeit blond wife is confused. You would rather head in parking so drivers can't see you as the back out into traffic
And you can't see cars or cyclists as you pull out. I'm not a fan on head in street side parking, from either side of the situation.