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Driving Tips > The 60-Second Driver
Steering Failure
Steering system failure is rare, but knowing what to do before this happens can cut down on your reaction time in this type of emergency. What to do:
- Activate four-ways (hazard) lights
- Shift to neutral (depress the clutch)
- Hold the parking brake and pump the parking brake firmly to reduce speed quickly
- Be prepared for a collision as you cannot control the direction in which the vehicle will move
A steering or suspension problem usually won’t happen without warning. If you notice something abnormal about your steering, it could be an early warning sign of a problem that could lead to steering failure.
With a complete steering failure, you’ve lost control of where your vehicle is headed-- obviously a serious problem. The first thing to remember is not to use heavy braking--it could cause you to lose control.
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