Japanese inventor Masuyuki Naruse says that putting the accelerator and brake in the same “unified pedal” could reduce accidents. The inventor states that having the two pedals just a few inches apart is a design flaw (probably because there was once a clutch there).
The way the new pedal works is fairly simple. A nudge to the right on the pedal causes the vehicle to accelerate while pressing down is always the brake. I wonder how fast the testers of this system go through brake pads.
It may prove to be better design. But, like the “Qwerty” keyboard (which is designed to actually slow down the typist), how many drivers would be willing to re-learn a years-trained reflex. Even if it turned out to be, statistically, much safer, would you take the option on your next car?
Via PopSci (http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2010-08/single-pedal-braking-and-acceleration-could-prevent-accidents)
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