Safety Thought of the Week… Certain configurations increase the risk of error

If we reverse the brake and accelerator pedals on your car, even if you are warned, and a sign reminds you, you can be sure that sooner or later you will press the accelerator when you meant to brake.

Source: Human and organizational factors of safety: a state of the art, Daniellou, F., Simard, M. and Boissières, I. (2011)

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