Some people aren't smart enough to turn off the engine, or take the foot off the throttle (which they think is the brake). If you have enough time to call 911, you have time to throw the car into neutral and/or shut it off.
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Originally Posted by HuskyMan
quote from the following news article concerning Toyota system failures:
"While the car is careening down the highway at speeds estimated to exceed 100 mph, one of the occupants calls 911 and reports that the car has "no brakes." All four are killed in the ensuing crash."
https://www.motortrend.com/news/toyota-recall-crisis/
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