If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:
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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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Pump your brake pedal to build pressure.
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React as you would with a blowout.
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Turn on your emergency flashers and pull off the road.
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Explanation
If your vehicle suddenly stops responding when you steer, do not panic. Slowly take your foot off the accelerator, turn on your emergency flashers and don't use the brakes while it is safe to do so. As the vehicle gradually loses speed, you can carefully begin to brake in order to bring it to a stop.
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