My local newspaper carried a story this morning about a Woman in a 2011 Kia Sorento whose accelerator apparently stuck on Interstate 35 in Missouri. She reached speeds of 110 MPH as she was dodging traffic, talking to a 911 operator on her cell phone. The story doesn't say how she got stopped, but it always amazes me when I read these stories. Does it never dawn on these people to shift into neutral? Sure, the engine may over-rev, but wouldn't that be preferable to a high speed collision? Or how about this, just shut the dang car off! OK, you lose power steering and brakes. Big deal. I think if the key was left in the "On" position after power is cut, the steering wheel will remain unlocked.
This seems so simple to me, and I can't believe a well trained 911 operator would not suggest these measures. Or am I missing something?
Jim
This seems so simple to me, and I can't believe a well trained 911 operator would not suggest these measures. Or am I missing something?
Jim