RugbyRef
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Ah, ok. I concur, to a degree.
Parallel parking has always been pretty easy for me, but I observe that is probably the second most feared of automobile maneuvers (#1 HAS to be hill start with manual tranny!). Following the principle often referred to as the "80/20 rule" or "Pareto's Law" (after Vilfredo Pareto), it makes perfect sense to me to develop a "self-parallel-park" system, since 80% of people find it a challenge to parallel park (that number is pure speculation on my part but I challenge anyone to come up with a scientifically derived significantly different number).
Challenge accepted!
"Parallelophobia - MILLIONS of motorists are suffering from "parallelophobia" - a fear of parallel parking, according to a new study. Almost a third of drivers, admit the prospect of trying to maneuver their car into a parallel space drives them to distraction, and 34% confessed they think it's the hardest parking technique. Three in ten admit to parking more than a MILE from their destination rather than attempt to parallel park. And one in five said they would rather continue to circle round a car park or street until an easier space becomes available. The study also revealed that 63 per cent of drivers said they struggle to park when they're trying to get used to the size of their new car."
Apparently, this was based on a survey of 2000 motorists.