## warning! 

Never reach down with your hand to release a stuck gas pedal because you could easily lose control of the vehicle. 

## Headlight failure 

It is dangerous and illegal to drive at night without headlights. You must get off the road as quickly as possible if your lights fail. 

If your headlights ever fail: 

• Turn the light switch on and off quickly. 

• Turn on the hazard lights if the headlights stay off. 

• Slow down, pull off the road and get help. 

## Hood flying up 

Hoods can fly up if they are not securely latched. If you notice that your hood is not properly latched, pull over and fully close the hood. 

Don’t panic if you find yourself blinded by the hood flying up when you’re driving: 

• Try to look through the crack below the hood or open your window and look in the direction you’re travelling. 

• Take your foot off the accelerator. 

• Turn on the hazard lights. 

• Pump your brakes to warn drivers behind you that you’re slowing down. 

• Steer over to the side of the road. 

## Gas pedal sticking 

The gas pedal can stick because of ice or snow build‑up, or if the floor mat gets pushed up and jammed beneath the pedal, or because of a malfunction. 

You may be able to release the pedal by using your toe to lift it if you are travelling at a very low speed when the pedal sticks. 

## Strategies: handling headlight failure 

## Strategies: hood flying up 

