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What are the reasons for mistaking the accelerator for the brake?

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LeEmilio

07/23/25 8:06pm

The reasons for mistaking the accelerator for the brake: driving an unfamiliar car model; poor driving habits, panicking in emergencies; incorrect gear shifting during temporary parking. The following is an extended introduction: 1. Driving an unfamiliar car model: Suggestion: For personal safety, whether you plan to drive a manual or automatic transmission car, you must practice until you are proficient. If you are not familiar with it, do not drive on the road easily. 2. Poor driving habits, panicking in emergencies: 3. Incorrect gear shifting during temporary parking: Because when the transmission of a manual-automatic vehicle is in manual mode, shifting gears requires manual operation. When driving downhill in an underground garage in manual mode with gear 1, even if you mistakenly step on the brake, the engine will be protected when the RPM reaches the limit, and the speed will not be too fast. However, if you use automatic mode, the speed will continue to increase.

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MacKaylee

08/10/25 6:07pm

I've been driving all my life, but now that I'm older, I find it particularly easy to mistake the accelerator for the brake, mainly because my reactions have slowed down and I can't keep up with the pace. Sometimes when a pedestrian or child suddenly darts out from the roadside, I panic and instinctively try to brake, but my foot ends up on the accelerator instead. My vision has also deteriorated, especially in dimly lit areas or at night, making it hard to see the exact positions of the pedals, and I sometimes confuse the brake on the left with the accelerator on the right. Additionally, I get easily distracted, like thinking about what to have for dinner or listening to the radio, and by the time I snap back to attention, I've already pressed the wrong pedal. Not to mention the decline in physical coordination, with stiff knees making it harder to switch between pedals smoothly. For older drivers like me, it's advisable to stick to familiar routes, avoid driving at night, stay focused, and regularly take reaction tests. For prevention, consider adding clear pedal mats or using navigation assistance to minimize mistakes.

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