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While you drive, the accelerator sticks, and the car keeps going faster. What should you do?
Blue A is in a highway travel lane beside a paved shoulder. The card states that the accelerator has stuck and the car keeps gaining speed.
Correct answer: Shift to neutral, steer off the road when safe, then turn off the engine
Why
The engine may race loudly in neutral, but the car will start to slow down. Keep your eyes on the road the whole time. Have the car checked before you drive it again.
Verified against Washington Driver Guide · Accelerator · p. 174
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