Which one is the brake again?

[pauljh74]

http://www.news.com.au/national/elde...-1225846663107

Originally Posted by Herald Sun

Elderly driver is backward at reversing

A QUIET trip to the hardware store turned into a nightmare for an elderly driver.

While parking, the driver apparently mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal.

The car flew forward and smashed into a concrete wall at Bunnings on the Nepean Highway in Mentone, Victoria.

With the engine still revving, it seems he may have then slipped the car into reverse.

It flew backwards at some speed, mounted a curb and smashed into two parked cars, narrowly missing a shopper.

And with the engine still revving, it seems the driver then put it back into forward gear, propelling the car back into the wall.

Police, the fire brigade and ambulance attended, the car was a write-off and the driver, who has not been named, was taken to hospital.

I hope the Police review the man's licence. This man has narrowly avoided hitting someone, damaged 2 cars, but despite hitting the same object twice and parked cars from hitting the wrong pedal, no-one in the press is having a go at the driver's skills, or lack thereof.

I think careless driving would be fair - if your abilities are that far gone yet you still get behind the wheel - it is criminal. I 100% believe this was an accident, but I don't accept that someone who has hit the wrong pedal, driven forwards then selected reverse and drive again is fit for the road.

But do a little burnout and you're public enemy no 1 - just ask Lewis