Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
If your accelerator sticks and the engine races while you are driving, your first action should be:
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Correct Answer: B. Shift into neutral, brake, and pull off the road safely
Shifting to neutral disconnects the engine from the drive wheels immediately, letting you brake normally. Only after you are safely stopped off the road should you turn the ignition off (doing it at speed may lock the steering column).
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Turn off the ignition at highway speedKilling the ignition at speed can lock the steering column and kill power brakes.
- C.Open the hood while drivingYou cannot safely open the hood while moving.
- D.Pump the accelerator until it unsticksPumping may not release the pedal and wastes critical seconds.