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If your vehicle's accelerator pedal becomes stuck while driving on a highway, in what correct sequence should you execute the following emergency actions?

  1. 1Shift the transmission gear selector into Neutral (N).
  2. 2Apply firm, steady pressure to the brake pedal.
  3. 3Steer smoothly off the roadway onto a safe shoulder or turnout area.
  4. 4Turn off the ignition switch after coming to a complete stop.

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The correct sequence of actions for a stuck accelerator is: 1) Shift into Neutral (N), 2) Apply steady braking pressure, 3) Steer off the roadway to a safe area, and 4) Turn off the ignition after coming to a complete stop.
When an accelerator pedal sticks, shifting into neutral first is critical because it immediately disconnects engine power from the drive wheels. Next, applying firm, steady brake pressure slows the vehicle without battling engine propulsion. Steering off the road gets the vehicle safely out of active traffic lanes, and turning off the ignition after reaching a complete stop turns off the motor without risking locking the steering wheel during movement.

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1
Shift transmission gear selector into Neutral (N)
Engine power is instantly disconnected from the drive wheels.
This stops the runaway engine from continuing to propel the vehicle forward.
2
Apply steady braking pressure
Vehicle speed decreases effectively.
With engine drive disengaged, brakes can bring vehicle momentum under control efficiently.
3
Steer off the roadway to a safe area
The vehicle exits active traffic lanes.
Moving out of traffic minimizes collision risks with surrounding vehicles.
4
Turn off the ignition switch
The engine completely shuts down.
Waiting until the vehicle is fully stopped ensures the steering wheel does not accidentally lock while steering.

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