» If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:

If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
Try pumping it to increase pressure.
Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.
Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.
Explanation

If your gas pedal gets stuck while you're driving, try to hook your shoe under the pedal. If this action frees the pedal, proceed as normal. If nothing changes, shift into neutral, use the brakes to slow down, and pull off the road.

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