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New York Class D Permit Practice Test
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You lift your foot from the gas pedal, but the pedal stays down and the car keeps speeding up. You try to free the pedal with the toe of your shoe, and it does not move. What should you do next?
A is in the right lane beside a clear paved shoulder. The card states that its gas pedal is stuck down and an attempt to lift it with a toe has failed; no escape route is selected.
Correct answer: Shift to neutral, use the brake, and steer off the road to a safe place
Why
The engine may race in neutral, but keep your attention on steering and braking. Keep both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road until you are stopped in a safe place. Have the car checked before you drive it again.
Verified against New York State Driver's Manual · Driving Emergencies · p. 65
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