Just step on the clutch? Ah no... my mistake, this was in the US of course...

My 2000 BMW e46 shut power when I tried to left foot break. My 97 e39 does not.

Needs to be mentioned: Dirt Rally

Maybe a third pedal operated by the left foot that required you to release it to confirm that you actually want to accelerate? I think that would be my preferred man/machine interface! If only the drivers in the referred 44 incidents a day had such an interface...