## driving tip 

Take extra care when driving near horses and riders. Slow down and give them lots of space when you pass. Don’t honk the horn because this could cause the horse to bolt into your path. 

If your gas pedal sticks: 

• Apply the brake. 

• Look for an escape path that will get you off the road. Continue to brake. 

• Shift to neutral to disconnect the engine from the wheels. (This may damage your engine but it’s better than crashing. Note that steering and braking will become harder if the engine stops.) 

• Follow your escape path and, once you’re stopped, turn off the engine. 

• Do not try to start the engine again. Call for help instead. 

## Animals on the road 

## You in the driver’s seat 

You’re driving along a rural highway at dusk. You’re keeping a careful watch for animals; you’ve seen deer and elk in this area before. Suddenly, a large elk steps out from the brush, right into your path. 

What should you do? 

In B.C., animals on the road are a major hazard. Crashing into a large animal can cause damage and injury, not just to the animal, but to you and your passengers. 

To help prevent a collision with an animal: 

• Scan the sides of the roadway ahead for animals. 

• Watch for animal crossing signs when driving through farming or wooded areas. Slow down in these areas. 

• Be extra cautious at dusk and dawn. This is when animals move around to feed, and it is also harder for you to see them at these times. 

• Look for sudden, unusual spots of light on the roadway at night. This may be the reflection of your headlights off an animal’s eyes. 

• Remember that wild animals often move in herds. If you see one animal, there may be more. 

## Strategies: watching for animals 

## chapter 8 — emergency strategies 

## Strategies: stuck gas pedal 

