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1955moose

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2 feet driving is not safe. Your brain is conditioned to 1 foot driving. 2 foot driving individuals were taught that at an early age, and it's overly cautious. Ever been behind some bonehead that's doing 40mph, and his brake light is on. I like the fact that my old Eddie Bauer has a wide spacing between gas, and brake. I've got size 16E hoofs, and a few times hit both the brake, and gas at a stop light with my right foot. Couldn't even imagine trying to shoehorn my moose sized body into a Ferrari, or Corvette. Naw, I like the spread between the pedals, and safety wise so should you. You don't want to touch a bumper of the guy/gal in front of you with your 5800 pound baby hippo, because your pedals too close, and you'll be glad you've got those wide splayed pedals.

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I have size 11 shoes and my shoes fit right in between the pedals if I have dress shoes on for work!
 

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I have recently noticed this in reverse. I am used to driving my 2014 Expidition around, because my wife does not drive. She has decided, finally, to get her license, so we bought her a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. When I drive it, my problem is my size 15 feet keep sliding off the left edge of her brake pedal.

The reason why did not occur to me until I read this post.
 

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German and Italian cars are worse for big feet people like us. Their sports cars, and as such are for spirited driving and braking/shifting. You don't see anyone above 5'11 ever driving one. Big feet individuals don't fit in little cars period. Especially if you are a fan of beer and high carb foods. That's why we drive big ole trucks, and SUVs. Not everyone has a size 34 waist, or wears a size 9d shoe!

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German and Italian cars are worse for big feet people like us. Their sports cars, and as such are for spirited driving and braking/shifting. You don't see anyone above 5'11 ever driving one. Big feet individuals don't fit in little cars period. Especially if you are a fan of beer and high carb foods. That's why we drive big ole trucks, and SUVs. Not everyone has a size 34 waist, or wears a size 9d shoe!

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I have a size 31 waist, don't underestimate us! lol. jk.

I own 11 cars, and I'll be completely honest this brake pedal is the ONLY one thats over this far. My vehicles range from a 1955 Chevy to a 3/4 ton diesel and everything in between! Just weird because I drive so many vehicles n only notice this on this one!
 

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Sounds like whoever designed your pedals really dropped the ball. 11 cars, wow! Does DMV send you a calendar and Christmas card every year. You must pay close to $2,000 yearly just to drive them. 3 cars and 1 motorcycle, has been my max.

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