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Chill, Bill. LOL. I didn't say your wife doesn't know the difference between the gas and brake pedals. Nor did I insult your wife in any way. I just said, it could have been a clutch, and your wife said gas, then both got it wrong... LOL.... I doubt it was a clutch, but could have been....
Actually she's done it on the duster with the clutch and when it didn't have a clutch and I had an automatic in it a couple summers ago.
she still willing to talk to you about it? Now I warn you she's not a morning person and she's only had a half a cup of coffee so far you'll be on your own....