On Sat, 7 May 2005, John Harlow
1) There are lots of current and recent cars that do not have shift-brake interlocks or clutch-starter interlocks, neither of which is required by law, and
2) The ability to crank a manual-transmission vehicle with the clutch pedal released can be very useful, as can the ability to shift out of park without one's foot on the brake. Clutch-starter and shift-brake interlocks are a nuisance and a hindrance; they're a "useful safety feature" only for lazy people who refuse to pay attention to the many tasks involved in safely operating a motor vehicle.
Your own stupid fault for not paying attention to the task at hand.
Only because you were not paying attention to the task at hand.
I have driven many, many miles in many, many cars without interlocks, and never once have I "accidentally" cranked a car in gear or had any other kind of incident. It must be because I take mental and physical control when I get behind the wheel, rather than depending on gizmos and gadgets to save me from having to use my brain.
Pity you're so mentally feeble that you can't manage to do likewise. Even bigger pity if you're able but choose not to.
