Winter and emergenciesQuestion 314 of 345

Your accelerator sticks. What do you do first?

  1. Pump the accelerator
  2. Turn the key off at once
  3. Brake hard and stay in gear
  4. Shift to neutral
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Correct answer: Shift to neutral

Neutral stops the engine from pushing the vehicle. Then slow down and pull over.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 6.10 Emergency driving, page 156

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026