> I've also witnessed drivers with several hundred meters of open road in front of them — sometimes road as far as the eye can see — inexplicably brake. I've al

> I've also witnessed drivers with several hundred meters of open road in front of them — sometimes road as far as the eye can see — inexplicably brake. I've always wanted to ask them why. I've always thought that was because some people drive automatic transmission with their left foot on the brake. Your left foot eventually gets tired and hits the brake slightly.