Revision question · Vehicle condition

You're driving a new articulated lorry that's fully laden. You notice that the steering feels heavy. What's the most likely reason?

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The road is icy

The power steering is faulty

The lorry is new

The load on the trailer has shifted

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The power steering is faultyThis was the right answer

Heavy steering could mean there's a fault with the power steering. It should be investigated as soon as possible. Many large vehicles can become undriveable if the power steering fails completely.

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Stop safely when steering assistance changesReviewed guidance summary · The prompts ask about a possible assistance fault rather than claiming a conclusive universal diagnosis.

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