If your accelerator becomes stuck while driving, you should:
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Shift to park and apply the brakes until you come to a complete stop.
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Shift to neutral, apply the brakes and try to drive the car safely off the road.
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Hold the steering wheel firmly and turn the ignition off while the vehicle is moving.
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Turn the engine off and try to drive the car safely off the roadway.
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Explanation
If the accelerator (gas pedal) sticks, you should keep your eyes on the road, shift to neutral, apply the brakes, concentrate on steering, look for an alternate route away from traffic and pull off of the road when you have slowed down to a safe speed. Ultimately, the goal is to bring the vehicle to a safe stop while minimizing the risk to yourself and others on the road.
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