He stopped and seriously considered twisting the car, its contents, and all - letting it topple away.  But, in addition to his lifelong inhibition against wasting food, he knew that he did not fully grok what was happening.  Better to move slowly, watch carefully, and help and share at the cusp by following Jubal's lead ... and if right action for him was to remain passive, then go back to his body when the cusp had passed and discuss it all with Jubal later.