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If your vehicle's power steering system fails suddenly while driving, which action should you take to safely control the vehicle?

  1. Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands and exert extra physical force to steer safely to the side of the road.Answer
  2. B
    Immediately slam on the foot brake forcefully to stop the vehicle directly in your lane of travel.
  3. C
    Rapidly jerk the steering wheel back and forth to unlock the hydraulic power steering pump.
  4. D
    Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position while moving to reset the power steering computer.

Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands and exert extra physical force to steer safely to the side of the road.
When power steering fails, steering becomes very heavy and difficult, but directional control is still retained mechanically. The driver must grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands, use extra physical effort to turn the wheel, and safely pull off the roadway.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the equipment failure behavior
Recognize that loss of power steering increases steering resistance but does not lock the steering column.
Vehicle steering remains mechanically connected even when power assistance fails.
2
Apply necessary mechanical force
Firmly grip the wheel and apply additional force to guide the vehicle safely toward the shoulder.
Maintaining directional control is critical to avoiding traffic hazards while slowing down.

Key Concept

Power Steering Failure Management
Estimated Time:45s
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Vehicle Emergencies and Equipment Failures

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