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

[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.

[Membrane556]

Why not just ban push button starters that require 3 seconds for shutdown and mandate a key or switch that can shut down the engine in half a second?