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Evaluation of a Proposed Standardized Automobile Foot Pedal Configuration
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Abstract
The methodology and results of an evaluation of three automobile foot pedal configurations are provided. The configuration of primary interest was developed as a result of a series of empirical studies conducted to determine drivers' preferences and expectancies for pedal location. Although no significant differences among the pedal configurations were identified, the empirically developed pedal configuration is consistent with the expectancies and preferences of a large proportion of drivers.
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Authors
- R. Quinn Brackett - Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System
- V.J. Pezoldt - Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System
- Mark G. Sherrod - Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System
- Laura Roush - Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System
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Brackett, R., Pezoldt, V., Sherrod, M., and Roush, L., "Evaluation of a Proposed Standardized Automobile Foot Pedal Configuration," SAE Technical Paper 900143, 1990, https://doi.org/10.4271/900143.Also In
References
- Brackett, R.Q. Pezoldt, V.J. Sherrod, M.G. Roush, L.K. 1989 “Human factors analysis of automotive foot pedals,” Texas Transportation Institute Final Report Contract No. DTNH-22-88-C-07067 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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