safeinthecar
Moderator - CPS Technician
Since there was a case of a run-away Prius in the news today, I thought I would share a tip.
If your accelerator should get stuck, look for a safe place to coast to a stop, shift into neutral and brake steadily to a stop. Don't panic and slam on your brakes or you could lose control. Do Not turn off your engine until you have come to a complete stop, as you may lose power steering. If you can't turn off your engine once you are stopped, get out of the car and move to a safe location several feet away.
If your accelerator should get stuck, look for a safe place to coast to a stop, shift into neutral and brake steadily to a stop. Don't panic and slam on your brakes or you could lose control. Do Not turn off your engine until you have come to a complete stop, as you may lose power steering. If you can't turn off your engine once you are stopped, get out of the car and move to a safe location several feet away.