I once heard “to keep your tailgate from being stolen” but that seems like it’d be a rare case.

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      When I have to park in a particularly narrow spot, I find backing in easier due to the better vantage point of the camera.

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        It’s not just the camera, it’s the geometry. A car can fit into a narrower space from a narrower lane backing in.

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          Yeah, has to do with where the turning wheels are positioned. It’s like with forklifts having the wheels turn in the back instead of the front.

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      Especially if your car has a rear camera.

      I’ve driving long enough that I can “feel” my way through parking normally, but sometimes I just want to play the minigame.