Revision question · Vehicle condition

Your steering suddenly becomes heavy to turn. What could make this happen?

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An uneven road surface

A loss of air-brake pressure

A faulty parking brake

A fault with the power-assisted steering

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A fault with the power-assisted steeringThis was the right answer

If the steering becomes heavy, the power-assisted steering may have failed. It's also possible that your vehicle has a puncture or the load might have shifted. You should stop safely, investigate the cause and call for help if necessary.

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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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