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ElantraClub - For Elantra Owners and Enthusiasts _ Hyundai News and Views _ Hyundai to install throttle override systems in all vehicles
Posted by: Bobzilla May 3 2012, 08:46 AM
QUOTE (yjolly @ May 3 2012, 09:17 AM) 
Unbelievable.... these so called "uncontrolled accelerations" are caused by people hitting the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. This override thing will change nothing, because it's hooked up to the brake pedal, which people are still going to miss.
For the record, and unless there's a major issue with your brakes, any of today's cars can be stopped from 60 mph under full throttle using nothing but the brake pedal. It may not be good for the brakes, and it won't be your shortest stop, but you will stop. Also, anyone not capable of shutting down an engine or put the transmission to N in an emergency situation should not be driving.
For the record, and unless there's a major issue with your brakes, any of today's cars can be stopped from 60 mph under full throttle using nothing but the brake pedal. It may not be good for the brakes, and it won't be your shortest stop, but you will stop. Also, anyone not capable of shutting down an engine or put the transmission to N in an emergency situation should not be driving.
+1. It's called an ignition switch and all cars have them installed since the 1950's.
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