Question 48 of 140

The accelerator pedal sticks and the engine keeps accelerating even though your foot is off it. What should you do?

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Turn off the engine immediately while still at highway speed
Shift to neutral or push the clutch in, and brake to slow down while steering to a safe stop
Continue driving normally since the cruise control will disengage the throttle on its own
Pump the accelerator repeatedly to try to free it

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Correct answer to question 48 (Combination Vehicles): Shift to neutral or push the clutch in, and brake to slow down while steering to a safe stop

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Taking the engine out of gear removes its power to the wheels, and braking then lets you slow and steer to safety, which is safer than shutting off the engine at speed and losing power steering and brakes assist.

Updated: November 2026

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The accelerator pedal sticks and the engine keeps accelerating even though your foot is off it. What should you do?

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