By: J-Han

Toyota: “To Drive or Not To Drive”

There are currently 4.5 million Toyota’s being driven around the world today.

Of that number, 2.3 million are right here in the United States.

Toyota Owners are all asking themselves today: “To Drive or Not to Drive?”

Let me tell you one thing, if you’re worried about your accelerator pedal causing a massive accident every time you’re behind the wheel of your Toyota then may I remind you of the forgotten case of Ford.

In 1998, 12 MILLION of Ford’s automobiles were recalled due to “abrupt” and “sudden” fires erupting from the engine of the car when PARKED with the IGNITION OFF.

Imagine walking to your $20,000 car after a fun day with friends at the pool hall or karaoke (NRB). And just when you begin to wonder about how the weather is a little too warm for February, you realize that instead of a car, you just bought the most expensive barbeque cooker known to man. Ford’s 8.6 million vehicle recall was found to have stemmed from fires caused by faulty ignition systems.

Over time, people forget things like this ever happened.

Yes, Toyota’s slight engineering flaw with an accelerator pedal may cause some deaths. Many people are complaining that they may die. But what do you do when in your situation where you may be ABOUT TO DIE?!?!?

Back to the question: “to drive or not to drive?”

I say why the hell not. I still drive my 2007 Camry. Do I seem naïve? I’m so confident and secure in driving not because I’m an exceptional driver (although I am) but because I know what to do in case this little mishap occurs.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIE

For those of you who currently own a recalled Toyota and haven’t gotten off your lazy ass to get it inspected. The next time you drive and you’re gas pedal gets stuck, here’s what to do other than just panic:

Step 1: Print this survival guide and tape it to you visor.

Step 2: move your #@$%ing hands from your head and back onto the steering wheel.

Step 3: Shift the car into NEUTRAL(yes, the “N” actually stands for something. Don’t worry if the engine revs above “redline”. Would you rather be in a fireball or not be in one. You decide)

Step 4: Turn on your hazards and safely pull the vehicle over out of traffic to a stop (which at this time your engine may be “screaming”.)

Step 5: Now you may turn your vehicle off and call for assistance. “YAHTZEE! ”

Step 6: Congratulate yourself for surviving what could have been a tragic disaster.

And that’s it! 6 Simple Survival Steps you need when you drive in your Toyota.

For all your recall needs (for All Manufacturers and all Car Types) you can visit safecar.gov.

Resources. #’s provided by “thetruthaboutcars.com”

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