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As you exit a busy expressway, your accelerator pedal unexpectedly sticks down and the vehicle accelerates toward slowing traffic ahead. Which sequence of actions should you take to safely control and stop your vehicle?

  1. Shift the transmission into neutral, apply smooth and steady brake pressure, signal, and steer safely to the shoulder.Answer
  2. B
    Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position immediately to stop engine acceleration, then pump the foot brake vigorously.
  3. C
    Keep the transmission in drive, pump the brake pedal hard, and pull the emergency parking brake to override the engine.
  4. D
    Shift the transmission gear selector directly into PARK to lock the drive wheels and bring the vehicle to an abrupt stop.

Answer

Shift the transmission into neutral, apply smooth and steady brake pressure, signal, and steer safely to the shoulder.
When a gas pedal sticks, shifting into neutral immediately stops the vehicle from accelerating by disconnecting the engine from the drive wheels. It preserves power steering and power braking assistance, enabling the driver to control the car, slow down smoothly, and guide it off the road to safety.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Shift the gear selector to Neutral (N)
Disengages engine power from the drive wheels so the vehicle stops accelerating, without disabling power steering or power brakes.
This is the fastest and safest way to decouple engine power from vehicle movement while maintaining full steering control.
2
Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal
Gradually decelerates the vehicle safely without causing wheel lockup or loss of control.
Steady braking allows effective deceleration without overheating brake components under engine load.
3
Signal and steer off the roadway
Guides the vehicle safely to an emergency shoulder or off-road area out of the path of traffic.
Removes the stalled/disabled vehicle from active traffic lanes to prevent rear-end collisions.

Key Concept

Stuck Accelerator Emergency Response Procedure
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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