But even short trips have proved to be difficult for some, particularly when it comes to parking. Locals around Chesterfield have been sending in pictures of terrible parking to Facebook group Parking Like A Pratt / Driving Like A Dummy In Chesterfield throughout the year. From blocking entrances, to forgetting to put on the handbrake, here is a selection of the worst examples of parking from across the town.
1. Blocked exit
This driver seemed completely oblivious to the fact their car was blocking a road entrance. Photo: Parking Like A Pratt / Driving Like A Dummy In Chesterfield
2. TK Maxx
This car was pictured in the car park of TK Maxx, where it was not only blocking two spaces by parking across the white line, but was partially blocking a third space behind as well. Photo: Parking Like A Pratt / Driving Like A Dummy In Chesterfield
3. Over the line
This driver chose to ignore the lines of the parking bay, leaving their car at a wonky angle that cover two spaces rather than one. Photo: Parking Like A Pratt / Driving Like A Dummy In Chesterfield
4. School run
A frustrated motorist snapped this picture while out on the school run, with this driver happy to block the road junction to park up and be on their way. Photo: Parking Like A Pratt / Driving Like A Dummy In Chesterfield