What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally...

s0leful0ne · 03-31-2010, 02:05 PM

Hit the brakes.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...tion-tech_dept

jmsremax · 03-31-2010, 02:21 PM

My first reaction would be to put the car into neutral and then hit the brakes. I have been in a similar situation on a snowmobile and luckily panic did not set in....I simply hit the kill switch while jacking the brakes to stop....I was going 65mph with a sharp corner coming up and I let off the gas and the sled kept gaining speed. When I looked down the tach, it was at redline and I realized I wouldn't slow down in time to make the corner if I didn't do something NOW.

I pray sorry for those families who have lost loved one or have had loved injured. I wonder if a safety road lesson should be mandatory for drivers to prevent such an event in the future.

03-31-2010, 02:31 PM

I'm still at a loss for words...

Apparently, you have plenty of time to dial a cell phone, tell your friends that you're in a runaway car at high speed...but you can't step on the brake pedal??

Darwin's Theory at work??

The article states 2.5 seconds and 3.3 seconds for holiding the start/stop button to shut the cars off....but this somehow was too difficult for people to do??

Commander Quan · 03-31-2010, 02:50 PM

Yeah when I first heard if this I wondered why they just didn't put the car in neutral and use the breaks or even coast to a stop. But I do know some people that have less than zero knowledge about how an automobile works let alone how to save themselves if something unexpected were to happen. I actually talked to my fiancee about what she should do if something like this happened to her, because I think that she thinks there is a hamster running around on a wheel inside the car that makes it go.

J0eybb · 03-31-2010, 02:54 PM

NOT SAFE FOR WORK-Language..

This is hillarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ4PtafRB9c

03-31-2010, 03:19 PM

that is AWESOME Joey!!!!

hotreds · 03-31-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

she thinks there is a hamster running around on a wheel inside the car that makes it go.

That's NOT it?

JE3146 · 03-31-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J0eybb

NOT SAFE FOR WORK-Language..

This is hillarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ4PtafRB9c

kelmac07 · 03-31-2010, 04:10 PM

Starscream · 03-31-2010, 05:59 PM

If nothing else works, turn off the ignition.

03-31-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andysutherland

If nothing else works, turn off the ignition.

That's my first thought. A car cannot accelerate with no power.

03-31-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J0eybb

NOT SAFE FOR WORK-Language..

This is hillarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ4PtafRB9c

G G · 03-31-2010, 07:05 PM

Just my theory, but I think that the more technologically advanced we get the dumber we are. Common sense aint common anymore.

jmsremax · 03-31-2010, 07:19 PM

On a less serious note.....I think I need someone to proof read my posts before clicking send. Yikes!

CasaDooley · 03-31-2010, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J0eybb

NOT SAFE FOR WORK-Language..

This is hillarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ4PtafRB9c

That is some funny chit!

GreekGodX · 03-31-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J0eybb

NOT SAFE FOR WORK-Language..

This is hillarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ4PtafRB9c

the devil is going to be there to put a pitchfork up your @$$!

04-01-2010, 02:42 AM

My first thought was "I hope to GOD a Chevy Aveo is not coming my way! THEY CAN'T TURN!"

s0leful0ne · 04-01-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggainey

Just my theory, but I think that the more technologically advanced we get the dumber we are. Common sense aint common anymore.

Man...true words. I wish i could bump you for this.

G G · 04-01-2010, 06:02 PM

Thanks Aldrin.

04-01-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

Man...true words. I wish i could bump you for this.

I took care of it for you.

03-31-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
s0leful0ne Its Huge. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 477 Trading: (22)	What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... Hit the brakes. http://www.caranddriver.com/features...tion-tech_dept __________________ What's that smell?...Swamp Ash

03-31-2010, 02:21 PM	#2
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... My first reaction would be to put the car into neutral and then hit the brakes. I have been in a similar situation on a snowmobile and luckily panic did not set in....I simply hit the kill switch while jacking the brakes to stop....I was going 65mph with a sharp corner coming up and I let off the gas and the sled kept gaining speed. When I looked down the tach, it was at redline and I realized I wouldn't slow down in time to make the corner if I didn't do something NOW. I pray sorry for those families who have lost loved one or have had loved injured. I wonder if a safety road lesson should be mandatory for drivers to prevent such an event in the future. __________________ Stock/Finance banter

03-31-2010, 02:31 PM	#3
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... I'm still at a loss for words... Apparently, you have plenty of time to dial a cell phone, tell your friends that you're in a runaway car at high speed...but you can't step on the brake pedal?? Darwin's Theory at work?? The article states 2.5 seconds and 3.3 seconds for holiding the start/stop button to shut the cars off....but this somehow was too difficult for people to do??

03-31-2010, 02:50 PM	#4
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... Yeah when I first heard if this I wondered why they just didn't put the car in neutral and use the breaks or even coast to a stop. But I do know some people that have less than zero knowledge about how an automobile works let alone how to save themselves if something unexpected were to happen. I actually talked to my fiancee about what she should do if something like this happened to her, because I think that she thinks there is a hamster running around on a wheel inside the car that makes it go.

03-31-2010, 02:54 PM	#5
J0eybb Feeling up at Home Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,084 Trading: (5)	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... NOT SAFE FOR WORK-Language.. This is hillarious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ4PtafRB9c __________________ Live Chat http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=60202

03-31-2010, 03:19 PM	#6
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... that is AWESOME Joey!!!!

03-31-2010, 04:10 PM	#9
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03-31-2010, 05:59 PM	#10
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... If nothing else works, turn off the ignition. __________________ Insert quote here.

03-31-2010, 07:05 PM	#13
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... Just my theory, but I think that the more technologically advanced we get the dumber we are. Common sense aint common anymore.

03-31-2010, 07:19 PM	#14
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... On a less serious note.....I think I need someone to proof read my posts before clicking send. Yikes! __________________ Stock/Finance banter

04-01-2010, 02:42 AM	#17
ScottishSmoker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... My first thought was "I hope to GOD a Chevy Aveo is not coming my way! THEY CAN'T TURN!"

04-01-2010, 06:02 PM	#19
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: What to do if your Toyota accelerates unintentionally... Thanks Aldrin.

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