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I was driving for 4 hours earlier and I set cruise control and pretty much don't need to do anything. For my left foot, there is a place to rest it in the footwell so no problem, but for the right foot no such thing exists.
Therefore I end up basically resting my foot on the accelerator without pressing down, which is pretty much the same as heel on the floor and lifting my foot up pretty hard. Maybe it's because I'm quite tall but my foot starts to ache after a while but there isn't anywhere else to put it unless I literally put it flat on the floor sideways (my knees would hit the steering wheel if it were straight) but that would prevent me from braking quickly.
Is there some simple mechanic of the car that I am missing that would make it more comfortable for a long journey?
Best Answer
Two things come to my mind:
Too small car: if you're tall, the car may simply not be big enough for you; I always rest my right foot on the floor and have driven for 4+ hours without experiencing any noticeable inconveniences. You could also try driving SUV since they tend to higher chairs, which gives you more space between knees and floor.
Wrong sitting position: if you're sitting too close the pedals, you'll naturally not have enough space left.
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Can you take your foot off the pedal with cruise control?
Cruise control is an electronic system that enables you to fix a vehicle's accelerator on a specific speed, so you can take your foot off the pedal. It's basically a form of driving on auto-pilot. Cruise control is designed to be used on A-roads and motorways that don't have frequent stops and turns to negotiate.Do you have to keep your foot on the gas when on cruise control?
To initiate cruise control for your car, you must first accelerate to the desired speed over 30 mph \u2013 then press 'Set'. Your car will now maintain its current speed without the need to keep your foot on the accelerator.Where should my feet be when using cruise control?
During cruise control, your foot may take a rest from the accelerator, but keep both feet flat on the driver's side floor and ready for braking or maneuvering if you need to suddenly slow or emergency stop. Don't lounge, curl your foot up underneath you, or put it up on the dashboard, windowsill, etc. while you drive.What is adaptive cruise control system?
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is an active safety system that automatically controls the acceleration and braking of a vehicle. It is activated through a button on the steering wheel and cancelled by driver's braking and/or another button.Cruise Control: How To Use It Safely \u0026 Reduce Driving Fatigue, Improve Gas Mileage \u0026 Avoid Tickets
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I am 6' 2' (188 cm) tall and drive several vehicles with cruise control: a Subaru Outback and a Honda Insight. The Insight definitely has limited leg space.
For light traffic conditions, it is usually safe to put the right foot on the floor. Often I cross my legs for a few minutes every once in a while which is a very comfortable contrast to feet on the pedals. If emergency stop conditions occur, both feet are needed pronto: left for the clutch pedal and right for the brake pedal. Starting from legs crossed on the floor, a reaction couldn't be much more than 0.25 seconds since there is no real weight on the feet. If driving conditions deteriorate, I move my feet close to the pedals defensively.
In moderate or heavier traffic conditions where braking is much more likely, I rest the outside edge of my shoes on the walls beside the pedals. At least on my vehicles, this is quite comfortable. Alas, I once drove a (forgotten) rental vehicle where there was no good place to do so for the right foot.
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