1. It can be fairly hard in a panic situation where something bizarre, previously never experienced, and very loud is occurring which also happens to cause you

1. It can be fairly hard in a panic situation where something bizarre, previously never experienced, and very loud is occurring which also happens to cause you to travel 100 mph. 2. Many drivers really don't have a handle on, and have never actually used, neutral. Many have no clue that you can safely pop into neutral at any speed, too. You're failing to take these facts into account.