Why Do People Always Mistake the Accelerator for the Brake?

[FelicityRose]

Due to drivers' unfamiliarity with driving habits and panic caused by sudden accidents, here are methods to avoid mistaking the accelerator for the brake: 1. Develop good driving habits: Start cultivating good driving habits from the beginning as a novice. Never place your right foot on the floor; it should always be on either the brake or the accelerator to prevent stepping on the wrong pedal while driving. Clearly distinguish the positions of the accelerator and brake without the need for deliberate memorization. Develop a conditioned reflex: move your foot to the right for the accelerator and to the left for the brake. This reflex doesn't take long to develop; driving a few thousand kilometers should suffice. 2. Pay attention when reversing: When reversing, drivers often turn their heads to look back. This naturally reverses left and right, and the accelerator 'becomes' the brake. To handle this situation, just remember the 'binary rule': when not pressing the accelerator, the right foot must be on the brake. Whether reversing or not, this rule ensures no mistakes.