When the gas pedal is jammed, drivers should NOT:
|
Pump the brake pedal hard and fast.
|
|
|
Pull off the road when safe to do so.
|
|
|
Keep their eyes on the road.
|
|
|
Shift into neutral.
|
Explanation
When the gas pedal is jammed, keep your eyes on the road and immediately take your foot off the gas pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, press the clutch. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, shift into neutral. Use the brakes gently and only if necessary. Pull off the road when it is safe to do so.
Answer Statistics
🔴 This question is hard — 51.1% of our users answer this question incorrectly!
Other questions in the same category: Handling Driving Emergencies
If your wheels drop off the pavement edge, you should:If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:You should always turn on your emergency flashers when:If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard, you should first:If your wheels drift off the pavement onto the shoulder, you should:If your wheels run off the pavement, you should:If you are going to slow down at a place where another driver may not expect it, you should:What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, the driver should slow down by easing off the accelerator, then gently steer back onto the pavement.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: