If your power steering fails, you should:
|
Honk the horn and turn off the ignition.
|
|
|
Work hard to steer, reduce speed, drive to a safe area and stop.
|
|
|
Turn on your hazard warning lights and brace yourself.
|
|
|
Slam on your brakes.
|
Explanation
The correct course of action is to reduce speed, drive cautiously to a safe location off the road, and stop the vehicle smoothly. In the event of power steering failure, the driver should use extra effort to steer, maintaining a firm grip on the wheel while slowing down and maneuvering the vehicle to a safe area.
Answer Statistics
🟢 This question is easy — 8.7% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Handling Driving Emergencies
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:When you are driving on a paved highway that does not have a paved shoulder, if your vehicle breaks down you should:What should be your first action if your vehicle's wheels leave the pavement?If one of your tires blows out while driving, you should:If your accelerator sticks to the floor, you should:During an emergency stop, always park on the left side of roadway, unless it is a one-way street.When the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:If your wheels drift off the pavement onto the shoulder, you should:When your wheels run off the pavement, you should:What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: