[gunsequalfreedom]

He was late for work and speeding. When he saw the cop he knew he was going to get a ticket. Thinking as fast as his lead foot had his car traveling he said to himself, call 911 and tell them my Toyota is out of control. To make it look real, mash the gas pedal and ride the brakes to heat them up.

Maybe...?

[Cvengr]

I’ve read some other articles regarding new control systems in cars.

Emergency Brake is another oddball function, which varies widely from new controls to the next.

Some apply the emergency brake upon a double tap on the brakes. Of course, when driving a new rental down the freeway at 70 mph and one suspects the emergency brake is on, slightly double taps the brakes and the car slamms down to a 2mph roll in the fast lane, it’s easy to form some strong opinions regarding newer car controls.

Personally, I’d go back to more conventional controls until the society can adapt, but then again I still tune my carburetor, turn on my headlights and open my door locks with the key. I’m scared to get into a car newer than 2000.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Destroying the brakes on a Prius to get out of a ticket would not sound like an attractive option to me.

[CodeToad]

I think you’re on to something.