Ah yes, that is odd. It might just have been one of those drivers who touch the pedal as a confidence / habit thing. The same types who touch the brake pedal at every corner even though they don't slow down. Perhaps said drivers are using their phones and have a foot hovering on the brake pedal in case. We do see some odd things on the road these days. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

That remind me me of a cyclist using the phone the other day. Texting or whatever.
Going down this narrow street with me and another car stopping so his didn't hit anything!
Obvilious.

I was impressed with his ability to multi task. But not as well as a women.