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What happens to your steering if power steering fails?

  1. The wheel locks in place.
  2. The car steers itself straight.
  3. The wheel turns by itself.
  4. You must use more effort.
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Correct answer: You must use more effort.

Stay calm and brake gradually. Hard braking could cause a skid you cannot correct.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Power steering failure, page 60

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026