Yesterday I had to slam on my breaks so hard to avoid a crash that my car shut off....?

Question:
It acted like it was in neutral but it wasn't. Is that normal? I drive a 2005 Impala.

Answers:

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Automatic or manual transmissions?..

is it a State or Fed. law that requires SAFE tires on a used vehicle sold by a dealer?

When your in a sudden stop as you did:

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Manual Trans: You must apply the clutch to disengage the transmission, If this doesn't happen you may have done damage to the engine or the trans due to stalling.

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Automatic Trans: Doesn't have this type of "disengaging" system, However if your idle was set lower then normal the engine simply stalled.

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There are new systems that when in a accident the engine will shut off during an abnormal car movement. i.e. roll over etc.

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How can I be less nervous before taking the road test in NY?

Nope, you should go check it out at the car agency... this might be dangerous

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how do i find out if there is buses on newyears day?

That is normal. There is a sensor that will shut your engine down so it doesn't catch fire. When you put your brakes on that hard, there is a good chance you might hit another car, guard rail, etc. So, it's a safety feature and your's works!! Congrats!

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Why do people drive around rail road crossing gates when they are lowered and a train is approaching?

it has a safety switch in it mine did that when i had an accident the switch has to be flipped

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Is there is a button in the trunk for a fuel pump reset switch? a safety precaution to shut off fuel when it feels impact or possible one.

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How safe is it to drive on 3 wheel nuts instead of 4 and how much is the cost of repair?

yes thats normal that is the anti lock brake system.

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