It's the drivers, stupid

[JBeukema]

Tests of Toyota vehicles by the US transportation department have revealed that many accidents blamed on sudden acceleration were actually caused by drivers mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake.
The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that "dozens" of data recorders were tested as part of a broad federal investigation into Toyota's recalls, placing blame on driver error rather than vehicle malfunction.
"The early results suggest that some drivers who said their Toyotas and Lexuses surged out of control were mistakenly flooring the accelerator when they intended to jam on the brakes," the report said.

Toyota tests show 'driver error' - Business - Al Jazeera English

 

[rightwinger]

When all else fails....Blame the victim

I guess only Toyota drivers can't tell the difference between the brake and the accelerator

 

[Quantum Windbag]

When all else fails....Blame the victim

I guess only Toyota drivers can't tell the difference between the brake and the accelerator

Funny, people said the same thing when the NTSB found Audi's sudden acceleration problems were driver error. Does the truth make your favorite left wingnut look stupid?

 

[blastoff]

The Audi 5000 sudden acceleration was completely bogus and caused their sales to collapse in the U.S. Had a 4000 at the time and loved it so gave it to the wife and bought a new 5000 in '90 for peanuts as the dealers were desperate for sales. Been driving Audis ever since.