Why did the steering wheel suddenly lock while driving?
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Possible reasons for sudden steering wheel lock during driving are as follows: 1. Steering gear malfunction. 2. Car anti-theft system failure. 3. Engine stall. 4. Electrical system failure. Handling methods: 1. Immediately turn on hazard lights to alert following vehicles and prevent rear-end collisions. 2. Firmly hold the steering wheel - although it may feel extremely heavy, keep both hands on it to maintain vehicle glide. 3. Gently apply brakes; after power assistance loss, brakes won't fail immediately, and the first few applications still have some effect. Avoid slamming brakes to prevent loss of vehicle control. 4. The steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device for controlling direction in cars, ships, aircraft, etc., which converts driver's force applied to its rim into torque transmitted to the steering shaft.