If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:
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Pump your brake pedal to build pressure.
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React as you would with a tire blowout.
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Turn on your emergency flashers and pull off the road immediately.
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Ease your foot off the gas pedal, turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to a slow stop.
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Explanation
If you suddenly lose control of the steering wheel, ease off the gas pedal, turn on your emergency lights and keep your foot off the brake pedal while it is safe to do so. Sudden braking could cause your vehicle to spin out of control. As the vehicle decreases speed, you can brake very gently to bring it to a slow stop.
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