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Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,509 Points:136,215 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2011 1:17:14 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse Where do you put your right foot when its not doing anything when on Cruise Control? Flat on the floor? Hover over the gas pedal? Somewhere else? (yikes!!!)

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Where do you put your right foot when its not doing anything when on Cruise Control? Flat on the floor? Hover over the gas pedal? Somewhere else? (yikes!!!)

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dassfg Sophomore Author Fort Worth Posts:120 Points:566,600 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2013 11:16:33 AM Ignore dassfg Report Abuse somewhere else
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,949 Points:2,081,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2013 9:02:12 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Obvious place..c'mon now.
smugutu1234 Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:351 Points:98,265 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2013 7:52:04 AM Ignore smugutu1234 Report Abuse On the floor right next to the gas pedal.
dvc2 Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,016 Points:469,940 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2013 2:02:18 AM Ignore dvc2 Report Abuse Out the passenger window.
priver All-Star Author Alberta Posts:569 Points:52,915 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2013 8:59:35 PM Ignore priver Report Abuse dash..
forresj Champion Author Wilmington Posts:2,945 Points:570,955 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2013 9:16:26 AM Ignore forresj Report Abuse On the floor, near the brake and accelerator. [Edited by: forresj at 6/12/2013 9:16:52 AM EST]
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,416 Points:908,840 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2013 9:04:42 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse on the floor next to the brake.
sagnat Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,295 Points:336,105 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2013 1:29:35 PM Ignore sagnat Report Abuse Flat on the floor on the open road, which is the only place I use the cruise.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,928 Points:2,923,310 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2013 9:00:47 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse Out of the window to feel the cool, fresh air on me feet. LOL!
BigHorne1 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,638 Points:324,475 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2013 8:27:50 AM Ignore BigHorne1 Report Abuse next to the brake pedal, but not touching it
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,252 Points:1,100,185 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2013 7:03:45 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse On the floor.
ace12012 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,805 Points:350,060 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2013 2:47:53 PM Ignore ace12012 Report Abuse floor
iBall100 Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,564 Points:720,995 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2013 10:36:28 AM Ignore iBall100 Report Abuse On the floor
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,187 Points:826,045 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2013 6:37:50 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse On the floor
snirt Champion Author Anchorage Posts:1,039 Points:409,665 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2013 12:52:53 AM Ignore snirt Report Abuse usually in a comfortable position if there is no traffic, behind the pedal if there is traffic
jam2siu Rookie Author Illinois Posts:34 Points:2,240 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2013 6:42:08 PM Ignore jam2siu Report Abuse out the window
jack4141 Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,127 Points:721,305 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2013 1:27:26 AM Ignore jack4141 Report Abuse Yes
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,530 Points:1,149,525 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2013 12:57:53 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Sometimes on the dash
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,530 Points:1,149,525 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2013 12:57:38 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse On the floor
Arnsaks Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:201 Points:348,000 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 30, 2013 10:43:45 PM Ignore Arnsaks Report Abuse On the floor with knee bent just to change position.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,384 Points:681,555 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 30, 2013 10:16:20 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse Sometimes it hovers over the brake in traffic and sometimes I rest it on the floor if there is no traffic.
streetirsx Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:474 Points:149,440 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: May 30, 2013 6:38:11 PM Ignore streetirsx Report Abuse on the gas pedal without putting any pressure on it
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,978 Points:386,040 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 30, 2013 5:25:43 PM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse just off the pedals.
bagonewbie Rookie Author Illinois Posts:9 Points:8,870 Joined:May 2013	Message Posted: May 29, 2013 12:04:55 AM Ignore bagonewbie Report Abuse Straight away for some exercise, yet available to break at any moment!
jack4141 Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,127 Points:721,305 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 28, 2013 10:23:43 AM Ignore jack4141 Report Abuse On the floor,near the gas pedel.
51stovi Sophomore Author Nashville Posts:225 Points:110,345 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 28, 2013 10:06:17 AM Ignore 51stovi Report Abuse On the dash! (just kidding)
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,928 Points:2,923,310 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 5:18:15 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse My right foot is always alert to the brake in case I need it.
davisadm All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:709 Points:436,575 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 3:39:10 AM Ignore davisadm Report Abuse On the brake pedal
barricade64311 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:22 Points:3,040 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 7:12:36 PM Ignore barricade64311 Report Abuse the floor
WES03 Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,980 Points:1,291,495 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 1:38:06 PM Ignore WES03 Report Abuse Can't remember....have to get back to ya.
5p33df73ak Sophomore Author Gary Posts:235 Points:54,810 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 10:54:41 PM Ignore 5p33df73ak Report Abuse the floor
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,187 Points:826,045 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 2:24:00 PM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse On the floor.
Desoto49 Veteran Author KW Posts:282 Points:501,015 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 12:35:47 PM Ignore Desoto49 Report Abuse On the floor
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,352 Points:560,695 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 10:06:59 AM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse Up on the dashboard! Then I put my seat back as far as it will go and relax. I don't see the road very well, but I arrive at my destination rested and stress-free.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,530 Points:1,149,525 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 8:52:36 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Sometimes above the brake
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,530 Points:1,149,525 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 8:52:14 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse On the floor
DoctorOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:5,003 Points:1,104,125 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2013 12:21:29 AM Ignore DoctorOH Report Abuse On the floor
blckwolf Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:413 Points:101,000 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2013 9:27:21 PM Ignore blckwolf Report Abuse Most of the time, I shift my heel slightly back, and allow my foot to hover over the gas pedal. According to some sort of study they did years ago, your reaction time to move your foot off the gas pedal to the brake pedal is much faster than if you put your foot in a non-standard position (like off to the side, or flat on the floor).
Z12 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,755 Points:785,345 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2013 9:19:03 PM Ignore Z12 Report Abuse On the floor
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,570 Points:941,325 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2013 12:20:14 AM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse On the floor
d_clark Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,023 Points:402,205 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 11:48:48 PM Ignore d_clark Report Abuse I don't use cruise control
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,208 Points:627,095 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 11:37:20 PM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse On the floor.
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,875 Points:1,609,150 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 1:08:16 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse On the floor
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,187 Points:826,045 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 11:09:45 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse On the floor.
scoutbuddy42 Rookie Author Charlotte Posts:20 Points:15,725 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 4:48:48 PM Ignore scoutbuddy42 Report Abuse on long stretches of nearly deserted highway, it's flat on the floor.
majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:864 Points:809,585 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 12:17:42 PM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse Varies. If traffic conditions are calm and I'm on a level stretch of freeway, I'll move my foot between next to the brake and the floor. Otherwise, I'll keep it next to the brake - ready to go.
BigHorne1 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,638 Points:324,475 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 11:59:04 AM Ignore BigHorne1 Report Abuse On the side of the break pedal
davisadm All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:709 Points:436,575 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 11:47:08 AM Ignore davisadm Report Abuse On the brake pedal.
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,184 Points:2,458,325 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 7:19:24 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse On the floor
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,378 Points:356,140 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 4:31:54 AM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse on floor away from gas pedal