I now have a full awareness of the dangers of testing off track. In the case of my misshap, had i not hit that switch EFFECTIVELY, the odds are i had a good chance of crashing into the garage, getting trapped, and die in the ensuing fire. Not something i want to experience. No more testing without jackstands is the new norm.
So I am ordering a morse cable to hook to my current electrical shut off . The cable will go to the shifter area, for instant access to shutting down the power. I had talked before about doing this, but this incident
pushes me into action.
I hope this incedent prompts others hear to realize that this poo can happen to them, and take appropriate action to protect themselves.