According to the Traffic Accident Analysis Center, there will be 3,050 accidents caused by pressing the brake pedal or accelerator incorrectly in 2022. The number of accidents has been halved over the past 10 years due to advances in car technology, but many people are still injured.
It is said to be more likely to occur when you have to repeatedly press the accelerator and brake pedals, when you need to be careful about cars and pedestrians, or when you are driving in an unfamiliar car. Advances are also being made in technology to prevent accidents involving older drivers.