“It’s really hard to get out of the parking lot without making somebody angry or getting honked at while just getting out at a reasonable time. I have to go directly to activities, and I can’t stop at home, which is just not fair.”

– Tylar Beck, 12

Because of the parking lot’s annoyance, conflicting theories have risen as to what the most efficient method of escape is. The Tiger Print spent the time to calculate rates at which the lots drain, studied the behavior of how cars merge, and calculated a strategic flowchart of how to get out as fast as possible.

Cars out of the JUNIOR vs SENIOR lots each minute after dismissal.

Is your house within walking/biking distance?

If yes: Don’t drive. It’s faster, cheaper, and a walk in the morning has proven health benefits for waking yourself up.

Is your last class really close to the 500 Hall?

If yes: Park in the South/Junior lot, as close to school as possible. You can most likely get out with the initial group.

Are there available spots in the West/Senior lot?

If yes: Park there — it is generally much faster as it does not have to merge with the parent pickup line.

If none of the above are true, park as far as possible from the school in the South/Junior lot. The goal is to minimize merging.