Most sore throats result from viral infections, usually colds, but possibly influenza. In children or adults who were not immunized, the measles, chickenpox or whooping cough can cause a sore throat. Sometimes, a canker sore or fever blister forms in the throat, causing intense pain upon swallowing.
Many vehicles available today come with fuel pump shut-off switches. These devices are essentially circuit breakers that sit inside you car's airbag control module's inertia switch, which is supposed to trigger when the vehicle comes to a sudden stop.
To turn off: Locate the pilot light valve (knob), push it in, turn to pilot, wait one second and turn it to off. That's it until you want to turn it back on for cold weather. Note; there may be a localized gas line valve located near the pilot valve -- if there is, turn it off as well.