Once upon a time ... the measured use of the accelerator
11/26/2024
If you've only ever driven modern cars, there's one thing you probably haven't experienced. Namely, that the accelerator pedal should be used with care.
Today, you can simply press the accelerator even on snow and the electronics will take care of the traction. Similarly, when accelerating with a cold engine, modern cars simply pull away, there is no misfiring or choking (of the carburetor).
Of course, this was quite different a few years or decades ago. After a cold start, the engine first wanted to be kept happy with careful accelerator pedal jabbing. And on slippery surfaces or simply when cornering, a sensitive approach to the accelerator pedal was the order of the day if you didn't want to skid.
It was simply part of being a good driver to think for yourself and not just step on the gas pedal at will.
