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Old 04-30-2008, 06:33 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by BBsGarage View Post
I'm really missing the point of this one.

61) Parking tactics: orbit to bleed momentum
It's essentially damage control. If you've still got some momentum when you get to where you were going to park, don't brake & waste the momentum to park in that exact spot. If you have the option of rolling into a different space, keep coasting until you can pull through just as you stop.

It's orbiting because you may end up circling around your intended spot a little.

Functionally it adds nothing to your trip, but it will help the MPG numbers slightly.
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