What does dead man's pedal mean?
dead man's pedal
Plural: dead man's pedals
Definition
A safety pedal in a train driver's cab that must be kept pressed while driving. If the driver stops pressing it, the safety system automatically applies the train's brakes.
Example sentences
My right foot keeps slipping off the dead man's pedal.
Should the dead man's pedal feel this stiff when I press it?
Should the dead man's pedal feel this stiff when I press it?
Has anyone adjusted this pedal? My foot barely reaches it.