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How to stop uncontrolled acceleration - Toyota

Posted on Mar 09, 2010

Consumer Reports has released a number of articles describing the recalls of Toyota vehicles due to a sticking accelerator. A number of reports have been in the news lately of accidents caused by uncontrolled acceleration in Toyota and Lexus models.

It is important for every driver to know how to stop a vehicle if it begins accelerating uncontrollably and you are unable to depress the accelerator. This video outlines the process step by step:

If your vehicle begins to accelerate uncontrollably, you should immediately shift your car into neutral. Do not pump the brakes. Steer your car to the side of the road, or another safe location and then use the brakes to bring your car to a complete stop. With the transmission still in neutral, turn the engine off. Then, place the car in park.

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The Derrick Law Firm is located in Conway, the county seat and the location of the Horry County Courthouse. Mr. Derrick serves clients throughout Horry County including those from Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove Beach, Little River,  North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach,  Surfside Beach, Garden City, Carolina Forest, Loris, and Aynor. The Derrick Law Firm also accepts cases from surrounding counties including Georgetown, Georgetown County, Marion, Mullins, Pawley's Island, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Florence, and Dillon.  A substantial part of our practice is representing visitors to our area from other states.

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