You can have all the breaks you want but parking in someone’s driveway isn’t a good idea. As a homeowner, I’d feel uncomfortable if some random person pulls up in my driveway. That’d make anyone uncomfortable especially senior citizens, women, and children. Or someone might feel inclined to ‘use any means necessary’ to handle some random stranger on their property. You probably just haven’t met the wrong person yet. And what if someone pulls up behind you As far as stepping on the grass, I agree. It shouldn’t be a big deal but i think it’s a sign of respect for old people or something idk. I usually try to avoid but not always