Washington, -"We learned from the research for NASA and NHTSA tackle speed that no one can control when the brakes are used. We will continue to monitor the presence of defects from every car consumer complaints. Primarily related to safety," said David Strickland, NHTSA Administrator.
National Institute for Highway Safety (NHTSA) United States (U.S.), through its official website yesterday (12/4), proposed updates or additions to the car brake system, the "brake-throttle override" (BTO). With the addition of such a system, when the accelerator is pressed, the car can not accelerate (canceled). It is expected, for the driver who lost control to avoid the accident.
The system was considered important to help drivers reduce or stop the vehicle. Specially when knowing, control gas (accelerator) is unwilling to return to the starting position, whether due to electronic interference hampered maup carpet. From the results of the NHTSA study, BTO helps mengaktifka optimal braking, especially when the gas control problems.
"Motorists need to be sure that whenever they can control the speed of his car despite facing an emergency situation. By adding a new feature on the safety system, we help provide peace that the brakes still work. Especially when the controller or the gas pedal would not return to its original position," said Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation. With the proposal, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) in the U.S. will change.
