Precarious bus parking in Japan

A bus company in Nagano Prefecture that parks its buses in a dangerous-looking manner:

The bus company wants to make the most use of its limited parking lot space, so it backs the buses up until they are nearly on the point of falling over the ledge. Drivers can monitor their progress via a rear camera.

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7 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - July 6, 2009 at 8:00 am

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Comment by Kara

2009-07-06 12:01:38

Once upon a time I thought I could park well, but after seeing how they do it in Japan, I think my skills may be amateur at best!

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Comment by Kenny

2009-07-06 18:43:05

An accident waiting to happen.

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Comment by starboykb

2009-07-06 20:45:11

it will one day no matter how good your parking skills are.

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Comment by Musta Multa

2009-07-06 22:54:28

What the!?
No insurance could cover this idiocy
Even if we live big in this small country

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Comment by RMilner

2009-07-07 00:53:12

A row of concrete blocks to stop the rear wheels would seem to be more reliable and safer than the ‘parkhilfe’ system.

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Comment by umayr

2009-07-07 02:00:47

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=108126786753&ref=nf

is the solution to all parking problems

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Comment by Mary Witzl

2009-07-07 02:06:53

I’m not bragging, but I’ll bet I could park this precariously myself. Call it a gift.

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