unintended acceleration

Sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) is the unintended, unexpected, uncontrolled acceleration of a vehicle, often accompanied by an apparent loss of braking effectiveness. It may be caused by some combination of driver error (such as pedal misapplication), or mechanical or electrical problems. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 16,000 accidents per year in the United States occur when drivers intend to apply the brake but mistakenly apply the accelerator.

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  1. securespark

    Another "runaway" EV

    Very sad. Driver adamant he did nothing. Boy, 5, killed by electric car that accelerated ‘on its own accord’, court hears
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