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.

The larger the vehicle, the larger its blind spots are likely to be.

The larger the vehicle, the larger its blind spots are likely to be.

Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed object, such as a sign or light pole, and count how many seconds it takes you to reach that same object.

Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed object, such as a sign or light pole, and count how many seconds it takes you to reach that same object.

If you are being followed too closely, slow down and stay to the right when possible. This gives the other driver an opportunity to pass safely.

If you are being followed too closely, slow down and stay to the right when possible. This gives the other driver an opportunity to pass safely.

A motorcyclist is more likely to lose control and fall on a wet surface. Extra distance gives you more time to stop or steer safely.

A motorcyclist is more likely to lose control and fall on a wet surface. Extra distance gives you more time to stop or steer safely.

City buses are among the vehicles that may be required to stop before crossing railroad tracks.

City buses are among the vehicles that may be required to stop before crossing railroad tracks.

A stop line indicates where you must bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

A stop line indicates where you must bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

You must yield to crossing traffic and enter the intersection only when it is clear and safe to proceed.

You must yield to crossing traffic and enter the intersection only when it is clear and safe to proceed.

Drivers must yield to the vehicle on their right. Because you are on the other driver’s right, you have the right-of-way.

Drivers must yield to the vehicle on their right. Because you are on the other driver’s right, you have the right-of-way.

Vehicles proceed through an intersection in the order they arrive. The first vehicle to arrive should move first.

Vehicles proceed through an intersection in the order they arrive. The first vehicle to arrive should move first.

You must yield to bicyclists and move forward only when the intersection is clear.

You must yield to bicyclists and move forward only when the intersection is clear.