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On a highway, you take your foot off the gas pedal, but the car keeps speeding up. The pedal seems to be stuck. What does the manual tell you to do?
Blue car A is shown on a roadway. The white card states that its gas pedal sticks and it keeps accelerating after the foot is lifted.
Correct answer: Turn off the engine, shift to neutral, and brake gently as you steer off the road.
Why
With the engine off, the steering and brakes need more effort, so grip the wheel firmly and press the brake with steady pressure. Signal and check traffic as you move to the shoulder. Do not drive the vehicle again until a service center repairs the pedal.
Verified against South Carolina Driver's Manual · Vehicle Malfunctions: Stuck Accelerator · p. 108
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