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.
5. No handbrake
This driver had forgotten to put on the handbrake, allowing the car to roll back across the car park. Photo: Parking Like A Pratt / Driving Like A Dummy In Chesterfield
6. Middle of the road
Not only is the driver parked in the middle of a road and blocking a junction, they are also on the wrong side of the road. Photo: Parking Like A Pratt / Driving Like A Dummy In Chesterfield
7. Road junction
This Audi driver decided parking up on the corner of this road junction was perfectly acceptable. Photo: Parking Like A Pratt / Driving Like A Dummy In Chesterfield
8. Across the road
This van is not only blocking half of the road, but it is also obstructing pedestrians from getting past on the path. Photo: Parking Like A Pratt / Driving Like A Dummy In Chesterfield