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Your gas pedal sticks, and the car keeps going faster. What should you do?
Correct answer: Watch the road, shift to neutral, and pull off when safe.
Why
Shifting to neutral cuts the engine's power to the wheels, so the car can slow even though the engine is racing. Keep your eyes on the road, steer to a safe place off the roadway, and only then turn off the engine. If the engine stops while you are still moving, steering and braking take much more effort.
Verified against New Mexico Driver Manual · Gas pedal sticks · p. 34, 35
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