archer writes:
It's only logical that with nearly all cars being automatic
nowadays, the brake should be operated by the left foot and the
accellerator by the right foot. Trying to both stop and go with one
foot is what confuses people who aren't mechanically inclined.
On Dec 22, 2007, at 3:15 AM, archer wrote:
What about all the ladies (and some men) with poor mechanical
aptitude who
would have less accidents if all they had to remember was that the
right
foot made the car go and the left foot made the car stop?
Honestly? I think if their motor
If having to decide what pedal to push confuses anyway, just park it and
take the bus.
Ed
300E
On 21/12/2007, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
As much as women vehemently insist on enjoying the status as drivers
equal-to or better-than than men, it just
If you are driving any Mercedes diesel prior to 98, the brake will win
if you press it at the same time as the accelerator. Even if you floor
it - especially if you floor it.
In the 99 E300, the electronics interpret a sudden brake effort and/or
pressing both petals at once as a panic situation
Engaging stories, Timothy. Brings to mind three things:
1. The house we bought recently used to belong to two sisters - both elderly
PhDs - one an author, the other an artist. I understand that in addition to
sharing the house they shared some large American sedan and everyone knew to
stay out of
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Engaging stories, Timothy. Brings to mind three things:
3. My first serious
From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
As much as women vehemently insist on enjoying the status as drivers
equal-to or better-than than men, it just ain't true. Most would benefit
hugely from a very basic understanding of the vehicle and its dynamics. In
addition, I just don't think it's
archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It's only logical that with nearly all cars being automatic
nowadays, the brake should be operated by the left foot and the
accellerator by the right foot. Trying to both stop and go with one
foot is what confuses people who aren't mechanically inclined.
OK, here's another one. True story. Also a high school date story.
My high school girlfriend's father was (still is) an internationally
renowned authority on biblical texts who teaches at Harvard. Classic
absent-minded professor. Brilliant beyond description, but he often
wouldn't
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I disagree stongly. Your reaction times are much faster using 2 feet.
Pete
I disagree stongly. Your reaction times are much faster using 2 feet.
Pete
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archer writes:
It's only logical that with nearly all cars being automatic
nowadays, the brake should be operated by the
Allan S. wrote:
If you can't stop and go with one foot you have no business behind the
wheel of a car.
I agree. It drives me crazy when I see someone with their brake lights
going on and off while they are accelerating. You can tell they are
using their left foot to brake and then
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I disagree stongly. Your reaction times are much faster using 2 feet.
Pete
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It's only logical that with nearly
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I disagree stongly. Your reaction times are much faster using 2 feet.
Pete
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archer writes
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1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles
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archer writes:
It's only logical that with nearly all cars being
automatic nowadays, the brake should be operated by the
left foot and the accellerator by the right foot. Trying
to both stop and go with one foot is what confuses people
who aren't mechanically inclined.
Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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I don't always type my name at the end of a message because I use my
real, full name in my email address.
Allan
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the brake should be operated by the left foot and the accellerator by the
right foot.
This is how my Mom drives since she learned to drive in a manny tranny car.
She says it's easier that way since each foot has something to do. She's
never confused the brakes with the accelerator.
Kevin in
Kevin Kraly wrote:
This is how my Mom drives since she learned to drive in a manny tranny car.
She says it's easier that way since each foot has something to do.
I'm not quite sure how that would work. At least not the way I drive a
stick shift.
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You know what? Actually I am a two-footed driver. I have been advised
against it, and I understand the advisements, but I haven't had a problem
yet. I use two feet in the interest of reaction time. If my foot is hovering
over the brake pedal in hairy situations, I can slow the vehicle all the
Hi,
I was taught to use 1 right foot and heel and toe the brake and throttle.
You can get no car to overcome the brakes with the engine.
Ed in warm Chicago 40F
Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
archer writes:
It's only logical that with nearly all cars being automatic
nowadays, the
It seems than at Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:16:05 -0500, Allan wrote:
Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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I don't always type my name at the end of a message because I
use my real, full name in my email address.
I'm not a picky as Marshall was. I don't mind
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Also, occasionally - not too often - it is helpful to hold some pressure on
the brake while applying some to the throttle, thus bringing up your engine
to the ready but allowing for an abort.
Hopefully not too often, as you risk overheating the fluid in the torque
convertor.
] Harrowing and or Hilarious driving stories
You know what? Actually I am a two-footed driver. I have been advised
against it, and I understand the advisements, but I haven't had a problem
yet. I use two feet in the interest of reaction time. If my foot is hovering
over the brake pedal
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