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I agree, everyone should be alert for mechanical problems that can occur during driving. One time we rented a older full size van, (dodge I believe), from a used car dealer for a church camp outing, a drive of over 450 miles. Over the course of the trip the throttle cable stuck open, and had one flat tire. Took it to a shop, they fixed the flat tire, and messed with the carburetor, said we shouldn't have any more problems. Well in another 100 miles or so, engine took off racing at top speed. Put it in neutral, coasted to a stop, and got it unstuck again. I had to get some WD40, take the inside cover off the engine, and thoroughly spray the cable from both ends. At least it temporally fixed our problem. The dealer did give us some money back on the rental after we told them of all the problems we had. PS, they are no longer in business. Of course that was 15 years ago.
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