Your accelerator sticks and the car keeps speeding up. You should:

• A.Turn off the headlights
• B.Shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and steer to a safe place to stop
• C.Reach down and pull the pedal up while driving fast
• D.Keep driving until the fuel runs out

Why

Shifting to neutral takes engine power away from the wheels so the brakes can slow you. Do this while steering to a safe stopping place.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Vehicle Emergencies · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-178).

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