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New York Class D Permit Practice Test
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You are driving on a straight road when the steering wheel suddenly stops turning the front wheels. The car is still going straight. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slowly ease off the gas, turn on your hazard lights, and keep off the brake while it is safe.
Why
Stay calm: in most emergencies you get a brief moment to think before you must act. Your hazard lights tell drivers around you that your car has a problem and may stop. Do not drive the car again until the steering has been checked and repaired.
Verified against New York State Driver's Manual · Driving Emergencies: Steering Failure · p. 65
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