Unintended Acceleration - really happens

[Huw Powell]

> I drive in freeway traffic with left foot braking because my reaction time
> is faster that way.  I was really down on the brake to get the car slowed
> enough to make the turns and stop in the parking place.

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> HST, I recall the tests that showed that the brakes would hold "cars with
> UA", but I'm thinking that I should have been a little more meticulous about
> keeping my rotors flat and polished. 

Me too.

I have tried things like this, and the car stops like a stone when you 
floor the brake pedal, with the throttle wide open.  Sure, it makes 
funny noises, and it usually ends up stalling the engine, but it works.

The hard part is making yourself really step hard on the brake pedal. 
Keep in mind that (with this car), if the UA is due to a wide open 
throttle, there is not much vacuum assist for the braking effort.  After 
the first couple-three pushes, you don't get anymore assist and things 
get harder.

-- 
Huw Powell

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