Overview
- Sgt Owen Messenger of Devon and Cornwall Police shows how to reverse into bays in a Tesco car park in a TikTok video made with George's Car Media.
- He warns that driving forward into a space, or 'nosing', forces drivers to reverse into traffic with limited visibility.
- The officer says reversing in reduces the chance of striking pedestrians, noting that small children can fall below rear window lines when backing out.
- Supporters highlight clearer sightlines when leaving, larger bays that ease loading, and faster exits from busy car parks.
- Skeptics cite difficulty accessing the boot after big shops and limited driver confidence in reversing, while noting the advice is guidance rather than a policy change.