Sticking foot-pedals and floor mats accounted for some of the mishaps, but most were caused by “pedal misapplication”, or motorists mistaking the accelerator for the brake.

迟钝的脚踏板和汽车中的地毯是引起一些灾祸的原因，但大部分是由“错误使用踏板”引起的，或者说是驾驶员误将油门踏板当做了刹车踏板。

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The brake pedal is arranged at the back of the accelerator pedal and the width can be longer along the vertical line to ensure the rear sole of the foot completely support on the pedal.

刹车踏板设置在油门踏板之后且沿竖线方向的宽度可长些，使右脚的后掌完全支撑在其上。

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That reduced clearance may mean the driver's foot could brush the side of the brake pedal when going from the accelerator to the brake, thus increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.

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