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Originally Posted by yep
Apparently many cars these days will prevent the brakes from working if the accelerator is engaged, and they will also prevent you from shifting to neutral (with an automatic).
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As others have pointed out, both of these are false.
Some cars will prevent the
accelerator from working when the brakes are engaged, but the brakes will engage under all circumstances.
That doesn't mean the brakes will be effective under all circumstances. If the accelerator is, say, stuck in the floor mat, and you apply the brakes only partially, the brake pads could eventually overheat, reducing their ability to stop the car. If you fully apply the brakes immediately, however, the car should be able to stop even if you are going fast and the accelerator is floored.
Finally, I know of no car that doesn't allow you to shift into neutral while moving. If the accelerator is stuck, or the car is accelerating on its own, you should definitely try to shift into neutral.