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Putting stuck floor mat survival strategies to the test 
Consumer Reports | by Consumer Reports Shopping Blog | Wed, Oct 14
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So what should you do if you are put in such a situation? The answer is simple: Put the car in neutral. In each one of the cars we tested, we were able to easily nudge the gear lever into neutral and stop the car quickly. All modern engines have rev limiters that prevent the engine from over revving...
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