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How to Enjoy a Drive-In Movie
- A drive-in theater has a large outdoor movie screen and parking for cars.
- Pay an entry fee then tune your radio to the station that plays the movie audio.
- Sit in or near your car to watch.
- Bring snacks, blankets, pillows, and chairs to be comfortable.
- Arrive early to get a good spot.
- Bug spray, flashlights, and games can help pass time before the movies start.
- Check if sitting outside cars is allowed.
- Most money comes from concessions, so avoid bringing outside food.
- Leave car lights off and don’t leave engines idling to not disturb others.
- Phone apps or portable radios with batteries are good for sound if sitting outside vehicles.
- Adjust your seat position to see the screen well.
- Recline backrest a little and raise seat height so your hips are higher than your knees.
- Although farther away, the big screens give high-quality viewing.
- Movies with darker lighting are harder to see than colorful films.
- Sitting centered in the back seat is safest.
FAQs about Drive-In Movies
- How do you sit at a drive-in?
- Do you leave your car running at a drive-in movie?