New Hampshire Non-Commercial Operator Knowledge Practice Test
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On a highway, your gas pedal sticks. You keep your eyes on the road, shift into neutral and brake firmly. The engine races, but the car slows down. What should you do next?
A travels in the right lane beside a clear shoulder. The card states that the gas pedal is stuck, the transmission is already in neutral, and firm braking is slowing the car.
Correct answer: Steer off the road, bring the car to a stop, and then turn off the engine.
Why
In neutral, the engine can no longer drive the wheels, so firm braking can stop the car while the engine races. The manual warns that when the engine shuts off while the car moves, the steering wheel may be hard to turn, so the engine goes off last. Stay calm and keep your eyes on the road; a panic reaction can make an emergency worse.
Verified against New Hampshire Driver's Manual · Stuck accelerator · p. 41, 40
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