What to Do When the Steering Wheel Fails While Driving?

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HopeLynn
07/29/25 7:14pm
Solutions for steering wheel failure while driving: Gently pull the handbrake and lightly apply the brakes. After the car comes to a stop at a constant speed, slowly release the brake pedal. More information on steering wheel failure while driving is as follows: 1. When the speed is high, avoid emergency braking to prevent the car from rolling over. 2. Before the car comes to a complete stop, promptly alert other vehicles and pedestrians to yield: turn on the headlights, honk the horn and make hand signals, and activate the hazard warning lights. 3. When the car is moving at high speed, if there are no obstacles ahead, the driver should first coast, decelerate, and then apply the emergency brake. Avoid coasting in neutral. 4. Causes of steering wheel failure: The steering wheel has been used for too long or twisted too much. It is recommended to replace it at a 4S shop.
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