What Happens If You Pull Out the Key While Driving?

[Sienna]

Pulling out the key while driving won't cause the car to stop abruptly, but the engine will shut off. Here's an introduction to what happens when you pull out the key while driving: Detailed process of pulling out the key: If the engine stalls while driving, regardless of whether the steering system is electric or hydraulic power-assisted, the steering wheel can still be turned when the ignition is in the ON position. However, due to the engine stalling, there will be no power steering assistance, making the steering wheel heavy but not locked. Although the steering wheel can still be turned in the ON position, the engine stalling means the vacuum booster cannot provide assistance. This results in a brief period of residual braking assistance, allowing for one or two brake applications. After that, the brake pedal will become increasingly hard without assistance, rendering the brakes ineffective. Hazards of pulling out the key while driving: Suddenly stalling the engine by pulling out the key while driving can cause significant damage to the engine, potentially even leading to complete failure. Additionally, pulling out the key while driving is a disregard for both your own life and the lives of pedestrians.