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Pie · 03-16-2010, 02:34 PM

Glatt -- they have tried this. The car 'believes' it is not in drive, and won't respond to the shifter. Since everything is computer controlled (steering, gas, brake, transmission), there is no direct way for the operator to force the car to stop.

If, however, the problem is mechanical (stuck gas pedal or floor mat jammed) this will work just fine.

03-16-2010, 02:34 PM	#112
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Glatt -- they have tried this. The car 'believes' it is not in drive, and won't respond to the shifter. Since everything is computer controlled (steering, gas, brake, transmission), there is no direct way for the operator to force the car to stop. If, however, the problem is mechanical (stuck gas pedal or floor mat jammed) this will work just fine. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not. Last edited by Pie; 03-16-2010 at 02:42 PM. Reason: can't spell to save my life