If your power steering fails, you should:
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Turn on your hazard warning lights and brace yourself.
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Work hard to steer, reduce speed, drive to a safe area and stop.
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Slam on your brakes.
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Honk the horn and turn off the ignition.
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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.
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