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If your gas pedal is stuck, what should you do?

Correct answer

  • Brake hard.
  • Keep driving until you run out of gas.
  • Shift into neutral.

Explanation

If your gas pedal is stuck, DON'T PANIC. Try to lift the gas pedal with your foot. If that fails, shift into neutral to cut power to the drive wheels. Then brake to slow down, and pull off the road.

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