How "brake override" stops runaway cars

Smart-throttle technology enables the brake pedal to override the accelerator in an emergency situation. Our tests show that a brake override is practical in the real world, without diminishing enthusiast driving.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Consumer Reports
• brake override
• smart throttle
• accelerator
• unintended acceleration
• SUA
• Toyota
• Toyota Avalon
• Toyota Camry
• Volkswagen
• Mercedes
• test track
• burnout

[Bristecom]

I don't understand what the big deal is about this accelerator stuck debacle. All you have to do is push the clutch in or put it in nuetral. If you can't think of that when driving then you probably shouldn't be driving a car at all. These are basic fundamentals.

[vince33x]

So-called "Sudden" or "unintended" acceleration is not a mechanical or electrical problem, it is a "legal" problem. It is the product of poor drivers combined with the trial lawyers. Above all, it is the latest in shakedown schemes.

[CCAAASSSCCAAAA]

Heel and toe eh?

YEAH RIGHT!

I have a size 12 1/2 foot that is wide too and I can still heel and tow better than this guy. The way he performed this looks way more unsafe.

Anyway, this is why I drive older cars. None of the electronic nanny devices can get into my way strictly cause they aren't there =D

[bam6972]

wow stupid. no more burnouts WTF

[tuolumne9]

welcome to vw/bmw/mb circa 1999. Toyota = :/

[kostis007]

thats why i have manual gearbox...

[DavidKneiber]

you guys just abuse every single car you get huh? like that other video with the toyota's bouncing off the rev limiter? hahha

[nooniensoong1]

interesting i wasnt aware that it lost vacuum assist so quickly.

[obejopr]

hear him at min 3:55 what gas and throttle at the same time?

[Membrane556]

@madtownmadman

Also blame push button starters some of which take 3 seconds which is 3 seconds too long turn off the engine.