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If your accelerator sticks, a safe first set of actions is to:
- A.Turn the steering wheel sharply off the road
- B.Reach down and pull the pedal up while driving
- C.Shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and steer to a safe place to stop
- D.Ignore it until the next exit regardless of traffic
Correct answer
C. Shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and steer to a safe place to stop
Why
Shifting to neutral separates the engine from the wheels so the vehicle can slow. Then brake and steer to a safe stop before turning off the engine.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Emergencies · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-179).