What to do in a Stuck Throttle Situation Video (1/27/10)

tonkatoytruck says:

03:53 PM, 02/09/2010

We all got along on this planet for many decades without power steering and power brakes. I think man can survive a few more minutes without them.

adamb1 says:

02:09 PM, 02/02/2010

I think shifting to neutral is the best option for the reasons mentioned plus one more.  If the car has the old-fashioned turn the key method of starting/stopping the engine, one could easily go past the accessories position and potentially lock the steering column when turning the key.  This would cause a total loss of steering.  Not good.  Stick with the method that leaves the most safety features operating.

wikiwiki says:

01:39 PM, 02/02/2010

But if you turn off your ignition, you will lose power steering, etc.  When it comes to saving my life, screw the engine and the car.

tonkatoytruck says:

07:46 AM, 02/02/2010

I disagree that neutral is the best solution. Here again, it depends on your car.

I personally do not feel that blowing the motor is an option. Not all cars have rev limiters. And, even if it does, how many drivers know if there car does or not?

Turning the ignition off is the better general solution.

wikiwiki says:

07:37 AM, 02/02/2010

I heard that if you have a stuck throttle lasting more than 4 hours, you should call a doctor.