If the gas pedal becomes jammed, take your foot off the accelerator. Shift into neutral if the vehicle has an automatic transmission, or press the clutch if it has a manual transmission. Apply the brakes firmly without slamming them, then carefully steer to a safe place and stop. Do not turn off the engine unless these steps fail, because shutting off the engine may make the vehicle difficult to steer.

If the gas pedal becomes jammed, take your foot off the accelerator. Shift into neutral if the vehicle has an automatic transmission, or press the clutch if it has a manual transmission. Apply the brakes firmly without slamming them, then carefully steer to a safe place and stop. Do not turn off the engine unless these steps fail, because shutting off the engine may make the vehicle difficult to steer.

You should avoid shutting off the engine because doing so may disable the vehicle’s power steering, making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. Only shut off the engine if taking your foot off the gas pedal and shifting into neutral or pressing the clutch do not slow the vehicle.

You should avoid shutting off the engine because doing so may disable the vehicle’s power steering, making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. Only shut off the engine if taking your foot off the gas pedal and shifting into neutral or pressing the clutch do not slow the vehicle.

If the gas pedal becomes jammed, shifting an automatic vehicle into neutral disconnects the engine’s power from the wheels, which stops the vehicle from continuing to accelerate. Then apply the brakes carefully and steer to a safe place to stop. Never shift into park or reverse while the vehicle is moving.

If the gas pedal becomes jammed, shifting an automatic vehicle into neutral disconnects the engine’s power from the wheels, which stops the vehicle from continuing to accelerate. Then apply the brakes carefully and steer to a safe place to stop. Never shift into park or reverse while the vehicle is moving.

The seat should allow you to reach and operate the pedals, steering wheel, and other controls comfortably.

The seat should allow you to reach and operate the pedals, steering wheel, and other controls comfortably.

Small children, animals, and objects behind the vehicle may not be visible from the driver’s seat or detected by a camera.

Small children, animals, and objects behind the vehicle may not be visible from the driver’s seat or detected by a camera.

Place your right arm on the back of the passenger seat and turn around to look directly through the rear window.

Place your right arm on the back of the passenger seat and turn around to look directly through the rear window.

A vehicle is more difficult to control and steer while moving backward, so you should always back up slowly.

A vehicle is more difficult to control and steer while moving backward, so you should always back up slowly.

A person outside the vehicle can help identify obstacles, children, or animals that may not be visible to the driver.

A person outside the vehicle can help identify obstacles, children, or animals that may not be visible to the driver.

Before starting the engine, make sure the vehicle is in park or neutral to prevent unexpected movement.

Before starting the engine, make sure the vehicle is in park or neutral to prevent unexpected movement.

The rear window is covered or treated with a material that makes it non-transparent, the driver cannot use the interior rearview mirror to see behind the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle must have side mirrors on both sides that provide a rear view of at least 200 feet. A backup camera is helpful only when backing up and does not replace the required side mirrors.

The rear window is covered or treated with a material that makes it non-transparent, the driver cannot use the interior rearview mirror to see behind the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle must have side mirrors on both sides that provide a rear view of at least 200 feet. A backup camera is helpful only when backing up and does not replace the required side mirrors.

Tires should be inspected regularly for proper inflation, even tread wear, and visible damage.

Tires should be inspected regularly for proper inflation, even tread wear, and visible damage.

Dirt, fingerprints, and haze on either side of the glass can reduce visibility. The inside surface can also become dirty or foggy. Windows and windshields should be cleaned regularly, before visibility becomes dangerously limited.

Dirt, fingerprints, and haze on either side of the glass can reduce visibility. The inside surface can also become dirty or foggy. Windows and windshields should be cleaned regularly, before visibility becomes dangerously limited.

Vehicle lights should be checked often, and burned-out bulbs should be replaced so that you can see and other road users can see you. Driving with a burned-out bulb can reduce visibility and safety. Tape does not restore the light or make it operational.

Vehicle lights should be checked often, and burned-out bulbs should be replaced so that you can see and other road users can see you. Driving with a burned-out bulb can reduce visibility and safety. Tape does not restore the light or make it operational.

Blind spots are areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see using your mirrors or peripheral vision.

Blind spots are areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see using your mirrors or peripheral vision.

If the other driver cannot see you, they may move into your lane and cause a collision.

If the other driver cannot see you, they may move into your lane and cause a collision.

Trains typically reach a railway crossing about 20 seconds after the warning lights start flashing. This short window requires drivers to stop immediately and avoid crossing the tracks.

Trains typically reach a railway crossing about 20 seconds after the warning lights start flashing. This short window requires drivers to stop immediately and avoid crossing the tracks.

Cyclists often use hand signals to indicate turns. Extending the right hand out to the side is a common signal for a right turn, ensuring that their intentions are clear to other road users.

Cyclists often use hand signals to indicate turns. Extending the right hand out to the side is a common signal for a right turn, ensuring that their intentions are clear to other road users.

The one-way sign indicates that vehicles must move only in the direction of the arrow, ensuring a smooth and safe traffic flow. Ignoring this can lead to accidents and traffic violations.

The one-way sign indicates that vehicles must move only in the direction of the arrow, ensuring a smooth and safe traffic flow. Ignoring this can lead to accidents and traffic violations.

When approaching a railway crossing with flashing red lights, you must stop even if the barrier has not yet fully lowered. This ensures your safety and prevents collisions with the train.

When approaching a railway crossing with flashing red lights, you must stop even if the barrier has not yet fully lowered. This ensures your safety and prevents collisions with the train.

This traffic sign indicates that two roads are merging into one. Drivers should be prepared for vehicles entering their lane and adjust their speed and position accordingly to allow for a smooth and safe merge.

This traffic sign indicates that two roads are merging into one. Drivers should be prepared for vehicles entering their lane and adjust their speed and position accordingly to allow for a smooth and safe merge.

Blind spots are areas around the vehicle that the driver cannot see directly through the mirrors. It is important to check these spots manually before making any maneuvers to ensure safety.

Blind spots are areas around the vehicle that the driver cannot see directly through the mirrors. It is important to check these spots manually before making any maneuvers to ensure safety.

This sign indicates that the road you are driving on intersects with a bike path. Drivers should be aware of cyclists and yield to them if necessary.

This sign indicates that the road you are driving on intersects with a bike path. Drivers should be aware of cyclists and yield to them if necessary.

The "Do Not Enter" sign indicates that entry into this lane or road is not allowed at any time, even if you live in an adjacent area, unless otherwise specified by additional signs.

The "Do Not Enter" sign indicates that entry into this lane or road is not allowed at any time, even if you live in an adjacent area, unless otherwise specified by additional signs.

The center lane is often reserved for turning left or for specific uses indicated by road signs. Overtaking in this lane is not allowed to ensure the safety of all road users.

The center lane is often reserved for turning left or for specific uses indicated by road signs. Overtaking in this lane is not allowed to ensure the safety of all road users.

The center lane, marked for turning, allows vehicles from either direction to make left turns. This helps manage traffic flow and reduces congestion at intersections.

The center lane, marked for turning, allows vehicles from either direction to make left turns. This helps manage traffic flow and reduces congestion at intersections.