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2. Sudden unintended acceleration - Wikipedia

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   The local regulator in China suggested Tesla change the one-pedal driving mode logic and use creep mode as the default behavior. In creep mode, the car moved slowly when not pressing any pedal, forcing the driver to press the brake pedal for any intentional stop. [16] A faulty inverter design could also lead to SUA, according to NHTSA. [69]

3. Burnout (vehicle) - Wikipedia

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   A burnout (also known as a peel out, power brake, or brakestand) is the practice of keeping a vehicle stationary and spinning its wheels, the resultant friction causing the tires to heat up and smoke. While the burnout gained widespread popularity in California, it was first created by Buddy Houston, his brother Melson and David Tatum II at Ted ...

4. 2009–2011 Toyota vehicle recalls - Wikipedia

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   The most common problem was drivers hitting the accelerator pedal when they thought they were hitting the brake, which the NHTSA called "pedal misapplication." [232] Of the 58 cases reported, 18 were dismissed out of hand. Of the remaining 40, 39 of them were found to have no cause; the remainder being an instance of "pedal entrapment."

5. Manual transmission - Wikipedia

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   A traditional method of hill starts in a manual transmission car is to use the parking brake (also called "handbrake", "emergency brake", or "e-brake") to hold the vehicle stationary. This means that the driver's right foot is not needed to operate the brake pedal, freeing it up to be used on the accelerator pedal instead.

6. Brake fade - Wikipedia

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   Brake fade can be a factor in any vehicle that uses a friction braking system including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, airplanes, and bicycles. Brake fade is caused by a buildup of heat in the braking surfaces and the subsequent changes and reactions in the brake system components and can be experienced with both drum brakes and disc brakes ...

7. Anti-lock braking system - Wikipedia

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   This prevents the pressure from rising further should the driver push the brake pedal harder. In position three, the valve releases some of the pressure from the brake. Partially disassembled four-channel hydraulic control unit containing motor, pump and valves. The majority of problems with the valve system occur due to clogged valves.

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9. Direct-shift gearbox - Wikipedia

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   The transmission's outer clutch K2 engages at the start of the bite point, while on the alternate gear shaft the reverse gear clutch K1 is also selected. [2] [3] The clutch pack for second gear (K2) gets ready to engage. When the driver releases the brake pedal, the K2 clutch clamping force is increased, allowing the transmission to drive the ...