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Originally Posted by BBsGarage
I'm really missing the point of this one.
61) Parking tactics: orbit to bleed momentum
If you find you have too much momentum after reaching your preferred parking spot, continue coasting further down the row or "orbiting" a spot until you can roll to a stop in position without touching the brakes. (Depending on traffic in the lot, obviously.)
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Anytime you grind to a halt you convert momentum to heat. A lot of these suggestions apply to cars equipped with a manual transmission. If everything is clear you can coast in neutral and shut the engine off as soon as you know you will "make it." So finding a straight-ahead (ideally pull through) spot can actually save energy as opposed to applying brakes and whipping the steering wheel around. Even though the running time may be slightly longer while "orbiting."