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Your car keeps speeding up after you lift your foot off the gas pedal. What does the manual tell you to do?
Blue A remains in its highway lane. The card states that speed continues to rise after releasing the gas pedal, identifying the stuck accelerator. No selected gear or escape path is shown.
Correct answer: Shift to neutral or turn off the engine, steer to safety, and brake gently.
Why
When you remove the engine power, the brakes can stop the car. Keep your eyes on the road and look for a safe place off the roadway. Get the pedal fixed by a mechanic before you use the car again.
Verified against South Dakota Driver License Manual · Stuck accelerator · p. 58
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