Several years ago I experienced a sudden acceleration in my car that was the result of a floor mat that had shifted out of place and caught on the gas pedal.  Fortunately, I was on a stretch of road where there were no other cars.  I simply reached down, grabbed the mat and pulled as hard as I could while applying the brakes.  It worked and I slowed to a manageable pace.  

A San Diego Lexus driver was not as lucky last month.  His sudden acceleration problem resulted in four deaths, including the driver.  This tragedy precipitated a safety directive from Toyota and Lexus to drivers of nearly 4 million of their models.  The message:  Remove the mats.  

On their website, Toytota/Lexus admit they don't have an immediate solution that would necessitate a recall.  Truth is, this is a problem that has plagued other car manufactuers like Audi in the 90s (that was the vehicle I had my problem with).  You would think someone in the automotive space would come up with a solution that removes this potential hazard.  Any ideas, Janes?

To find out if your car is part of the safety directive, visit the company website.