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Difficulty: MediumVehicle Emergencies and Equipment Failures

While traveling on a suburban roadway, a driver presses the accelerator pedal to maintain speed, but the pedal sticks to the floor and the vehicle continues to accelerate uncontrollably. What immediate action should the driver take first to cut power to the drive wheels while maintaining full steering control?

  1. Shift the gear selector into neutral.Answer
  2. B
    Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position immediately.
  3. C
    Pump the brake pedal forcefully while maintaining the transmission in drive.
  4. D
    Pull the emergency parking brake lever upward sharply to lock the rear tires.

Answer

Shift the gear selector into neutral immediately when experiencing a stuck accelerator pedal.
Shifting the transmission into neutral immediately disconnects engine power from the drive wheels. This enables the driver to safely slow down using the brakes while preserving full steering capability and power assistance.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recognize the stuck accelerator condition and shift into neutral (N).
Disengages engine power from the wheels so speed can be controlled without shutting off power steering or brakes.
Shifting to neutral removes power to the drive wheels immediately regardless of engine speed.
2
Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal and scan for a safe shoulder or exit.
Brings the vehicle down to a safe slowing speed while searching for safe roadside egress.
With engine power disconnected, brakes will effectively slow the vehicle.
3
Steer smoothly to the roadside shoulder, turn off the engine, and activate hazard lights.
Vehicle comes to a safe stop off the roadway without causing hazards to traffic.
Turning off the engine is safe only after the vehicle has pulled over into a secured area.

Key Concept

Stuck Accelerator Emergency Response
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Vehicle Emergencies and Equipment Failures

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