Video: How to stop safely if your car accelerates out of control

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Millions of of Toyota drivers today are wondering what to do in the case that their car speeds out of control after yesterday bombshell announcement that Toyota was halting the sale and production of millions of cars that the Federal government says could be dangerous.

The recall and problem effects some of Toyota's most popular cars.

Take a look at the complete list of Toyota cars HERE.

So what do you do if you are in a dangerous situation as your car
speeds out of control, and you could be facing a tough decision to
either harm yourself or somebody else.

The answer is straight forward:

1) Brake firmly

2) Put the car into neutral.

3) Turn off the ignition.

Watch the video below for a great demonstration of this problem and solution from Consumer Reports:

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