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Thankfully, this hasn't happened to me, but it's good to know what to do (and not do) if it does happen.
What to Do If Your Gas Pedal Sticks
How to Handle a Stuck Accelerator Pedal
How to stop vehicle with stuck gas pedal
In summary:
Push the brake pedal firmly with both feet and hold it down. Don't pump the brakes. (The brake pedal may be harder than usual to push down as the power-assist won't work while the throttle is open).
Shift the transmission into neutral.
Do not initially turn off the engine unless shifting into neutral is unsuccessful. Turning off the engine will also turn off power steering/braking and make it harder to maneuver the car. If you do turn off the engine, don't remove the key from the ignition as that may lock the steering wheel.
If your vehicle has a start on/off button, hold the button down for at least 3 seconds to disable the vehicle; do not tap repeatedly.
After the vehicle has stopped, do not drive the vehicle again until it has been professionally serviced.
What to Do If Your Gas Pedal Sticks
How to Handle a Stuck Accelerator Pedal
How to stop vehicle with stuck gas pedal
In summary:
Push the brake pedal firmly with both feet and hold it down. Don't pump the brakes. (The brake pedal may be harder than usual to push down as the power-assist won't work while the throttle is open).
Shift the transmission into neutral.
Do not initially turn off the engine unless shifting into neutral is unsuccessful. Turning off the engine will also turn off power steering/braking and make it harder to maneuver the car. If you do turn off the engine, don't remove the key from the ignition as that may lock the steering wheel.
If your vehicle has a start on/off button, hold the button down for at least 3 seconds to disable the vehicle; do not tap repeatedly.
After the vehicle has stopped, do not drive the vehicle again until it has been professionally serviced.