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Re:The Toyota Witch Hunt by mediaman on Friday March 05, 2010 @02:03PM (#1170164)
I don't disagree that this has been overblown, but in fairness it would be fairly difficult to reach down and pull the gas pedal up while the engine is raging and the vehicle is undergoing significant forward acceleration, while the driver is presumably trying to avoid colliding into other vehicles and objects.

Of course, they should just shift it to neutral and let it redline.

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Re:The Toyota Witch Hunt by sliverstorm on Friday March 05, 2010 @05:47PM (#1170692)
Yes to the second part

as for the first part, doesn't have to be your hand. Depending on the vehicle, you might be able to get your toe under the pedal.

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