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Zorluk: OrtaStuck Gas Pedal and Power Steering Failure

If your vehicle experiences a sudden power steering failure while moving, turning the ignition switch to the 'LOCK' position while coasting is recommended to safely reset the steering system.

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False. Turning the ignition key to the 'LOCK' position while moving can lock the steering wheel and cause a total loss of steering control.
The statement is false because turning the ignition to the 'LOCK' position while in motion can lock the steering wheel completely, making it impossible to maneuver the vehicle safely. Drivers facing power steering loss should maintain control by applying extra physical force to steer onto the shoulder before stopping and turning off the engine.

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1
Assess the mechanical impact of power steering failure while in motion.
Recognize that steering assistance is lost, requiring significantly higher physical effort to turn the wheel, but manual steering control remains.
Power steering failure reduces hydraulic/electric assistance without severing the physical mechanical linkage.
2
Evaluate the safety risks of turning the ignition to 'LOCK' while driving.
Understand that turning the key to 'LOCK' activates the steering column lock mechanism, rendering steering impossible.
The steering column locking mechanism is designed to prevent vehicle theft when parked, not for use while moving.
3
Determine the proper emergency safety response.
Grip the wheel firmly with both hands, apply hard physical force to steer safely to the shoulder, and stop the vehicle before turning off the engine.
Maintaining steering capability allows safe movement off the active roadway.

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