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Colorado Class R Knowledge Practice Test
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Your accelerator sticks and the vehicle continues to gain speed after you lift your foot. What should you do?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral, pull off safely, then stop the engine.
Why
Keep your eyes on the road and shift to neutral. Control the vehicle and move off the road when safe, then stop and turn off the engine. Do not reach down for the pedal while moving or turn the ignition to a position that locks the steering.
Verified against Colorado Driver Handbook · Stuck accelerator · p. 29
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