chippy wrote:

> Bozo wrote:
>
> > Derek Potter wrote:
> > > > If the driver had turned the engine off, surly that would have
> > > > slowed down the car.
> > >
> > >
> > > I expect there's a lock to stop you doing that. Might get some
> > > backfiring or summat - safety regs y'know.
> >
> > Either turn off the engine (not a good idea to turn it so far that
> > you lock the steering) or clutch in and select N. Engine will go to
> > the red line and make a lot of noise. Better than crashing though.
>
> is there a clutch on an auto?

Thanks, I have never owned an auto, too prone to accelerator sticking,
key sticking, gearlever sticking and brake fade.
Mind the phone works under all adverse conditions.

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wigwambam