diff --git a/panda/board/safety.h b/panda/board/safety.h
index 7eb2661273..9c16bd4341 100644
--- a/panda/board/safety.h
+++ b/panda/board/safety.h
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ int safety_fwd_hook(int bus_num, int addr) {
 }
 
 bool get_longitudinal_allowed(void) {
-  return controls_allowed && !gas_pressed;
+  return controls_allowed && !gas_pressed_prev;
 }
 
 // Given a CRC-8 poly, generate a static lookup table to use with a fast CRC-8