So much mis information about those cars out there. I have a 2010 Prius and can state from personal experience.
The engine will shut down at any speed, throttle position or gear shift position, by holding down the kill button for 3.3 seconds. A momentary poke at it, done in panic will not do it. Think,!! then react.
The transmission will shift to nuetral at any speed or throttle opening, but you must hold it in the spring loaded nuetral gate for several seconds. a quick jab then release of the lever will not work. Think !!, then react.
Both controls are intended to work that way so an accidental bump of either kill button or gear shift will not leave you without power when it might get you into trouble in traffic.
They have mechanical manual steering with electric power assist. cut the power and the manual mechanical steering still works.
The brakes are manual mechanical with power assist. Look at the brake pedal and you will see a nice steel pushrod connecting the brake pedal to the master cylinder. lose power assist and you still have mechanical manual brakes.
Check the link below to see how easily this little gal stops a Prius from 70 mph, using only her left foot, while her right foot holds the gas pedal on the floor to simulate a stuck gas pedal.
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