What action should you take if the accelerator sticks?

• A. Turn off the engine while driving
• B. Apply the brake and shift to neutral
• C. Continue accelerating gently
• D. Try to unstick it by tapping the accelerator repeatedly

Answer: (B)

When a throttle pedal sticks, your priority is to regain control and slow down safely. The best course is to brake firmly and shift the transmission into neutral. Braking reduces your speed immediately, and shifting to neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels, preventing the car from continuing to accelerate. This combination lets you steer to a safe place without being pushed forward by an unintended RPM surge. After you’ve slowed and stopped, you can turn off the engine if needed.

Avoid turning off the engine while you’re still moving, since that can remove power assist for steering and brakes and make control harder. Simply continuing to tap the accelerator won’t solve the problem and can worsen the sticking.