What happens to the car when the engine stalls?

What happens to the car when the engine stalls?

• A. The car will not start.
• B. The car will accelerate.
• C. The brakes will apply automatically.
• D. The steering will lock.

Answer: (A)

When the engine stalls, it stops running, so the car loses its source of power. With no engine power, you can’t drive or accelerate, and you’ll need to restart the engine to regain propulsion. The other possibilities aren’t automatic outcomes of a stall: acceleration won’t occur because there’s no power, automatic braking or steering locking isn’t a standard consequence of a stalled engine. If this happens, steer to a safe spot, try to restart the engine, and then build back up to moving once power is restored.

When the engine stalls, it stops running, so the car loses its source of power. With no engine power, you can’t drive or accelerate, and you’ll need to restart the engine to regain propulsion. The other possibilities aren’t automatic outcomes of a stall: acceleration won’t occur because there’s no power, automatic braking or steering locking isn’t a standard consequence of a stalled engine. If this happens, steer to a safe spot, try to restart the engine, and then build back up to moving once power is restored.