Ontario G1 Test Coach
Safe drivingQuestion 307 of 328

Your gas pedal sticks. What should you try first?

  1. Reach down and pull it up by hand
  2. Switch off the ignition at once
  3. Lift the pedal with your foot
  4. Brake hard
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Correct answer: Lift the pedal with your foot

Do not reach down with your hands while moving. If it fails, use hazard lights, shift to neutral and stop safely.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Dealing with emergencies, If your gas pedal sticks

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026