How to handle when the car suddenly accelerates
(Baonghean.vn) - The phenomenon of a car suddenly accelerating, also known as "crazy car" - is something that every driver is always afraid of; however, if you just calmly handle the situation according to the following steps, you will escape danger.
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1 Brake hard
No need to think too much, as soon as the car suddenly accelerates, you need to step on the brake pedal hard to reduce the speed. Do not release or rub the brake because doing so will make the brake pads very hot and the car speed will not be controlled. Use all your force to step on the brake pedal because at that time the throttle is still high, so you need a corresponding force to be able to reduce the speed.
If one foot is not enough to brake, use both feet. Note, braking hard enough can cause the car to turn, you need to hold the steering wheel firmly to avoid being thrown into obstacles on the road.
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2.Quickly shift to N/clutch cut
The next step is to stop the engine from sending power to the drive wheels. In an automatic car, you need to quickly shift the gear to N "mo". If the accelerator pedal is stuck, the car's engine will reach extremely high rpm and make noise.
Don't worry about the engine being damaged, because the car's computer has a system that automatically limits the engine when the rpm is too high. Shifting to N mode will prevent the engine from transmitting power to the wheels, but the power steering and brake assist will work normally, helping you control the car more easily.
Meanwhile, for manual transmission cars, things are much simpler, you just need to press the clutch and the car will slow down.
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3.Turn off the machine immediately if possible
Basically, after performing the above 2 steps, you have escaped the dangerous situation. However, to ensure maximum safety, you should turn off the engine completely by holding the Start/Stop button for 3 seconds on modern cars, or turn off the key. Note that when the engine is turned off, the brake assist will be cut off, making the brake pedal heavier.
To ensure maximum safety, you need to pull the vehicle to the side of the road and absolutely do not drive until the cause of the stuck throttle is discovered and handled.
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