Sudden acceleration is a frightening mechanical failure. As the driver loses control over their ability to celerity up or slow down, tires can fail or accidents can quickly turn into catastrophes. In the winter, sudden bursts of acceleration can remove all driver input from the vehicle. As the conditions on the road are already troublesome, given snow and ice on the surface, a driver’s best efforts can do small to influence the direction of the vehicle if it loses traction. More information: more info