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In some instances the brake pedal and accelerator are set too close together. This was the case in the 1980s with the Audi 4000 & 5000. This caused people to push both pedals at the same time and cause accidents. But in most cases it is caused by drive error. The driver believes he is pushing the brake pedal when in fact he is pushing the accelerator. How is this possible? Do you not know by now that, for the most part, people today are not that mechanically smart. They may have lots of so-called book learning but common sense eludes them. They think they are pushing the brake pedal and will not accept the fact that they are not. Commons sense tells you that if the car is accelerating and not stopping you are pushing the wrong pedal, but alas they are not smart enough to see that. You cannot fix stupid.
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What factors affect the speed of a car?
Whether or not the brake and/or gas pedals are pressed, how far they are pressed, & for how long.
If your car is in a hydroplane you should?
Keep your foot off the brake and gas pedals and coast until you regain traction.
Does a 2001 Chevy cavalier have a brake light switch and where is it located?
It does have a switch and it is located under the dash on the driver's side (between the brake and gas pedals). There should be a cover over the componant that easily comes off. It does have a switch and it is located under the dash on the driver's side (between the brake and gas pedals). There should be a cover over the componant that easily comes off.
How do you repair a obd 2 code of p2299?
P2299 : brake pedal position, apps sensor reading incompatible. Either the brake pedal switch, or the accelerator pedal position sensor (apps) is sending an improper reading to the computer. The other possible cause of this code is brake torquing the engine by holding the gas and brake pedals down at the same time.
How many pedals does an automatic car have?
Only two. Accelerator (gas) and Brake. There MAY be a third "pedal" lever which would engage the emergency brake -- typically on the far right, against the wall. If this is the case, there will not be a hand brake.
What does it mean when a race car is in balance?
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Where is the turn signal flasher on a 1993 Sunbird LE located?
behind the kick panel, under the steering column and above the brake/gas pedals.
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When the vehicle was at a complete stop the engine began to reeve and lunged forward. When the brake was pressed down further the vehicle continued to lunge forward.?
I have had this happen to me and my foot was on both the gas and brake pedals at the same time.
Do planes have gas pedals?
Airplanes do not have gas pedals. Instead they use a throttle lever which is hand operated. Some planes come with pedals that are used to operate the rudder or brakes.
Can the Mad Catz wireless force feedback steering wheel be used without the pedals?
Yes, Yes, Mad Catz wireless force feedback steering wheel can be use without the pedals. The left and right paddles will becomes brake and gas.
How many foot pedals does an automatic car have?
Usually two, gas and brake. There may also be an emergency brake pedal (usually far away from the other pedals, right up against the side wall) and in older cars there's often ... well, "pedal" is generous, but there may be a step switch for turning on and off the high beams on the headlights. If so, the switch will usually be in the "corner" of the driver's foot area as far from the center of the car as it's possible to get.
