Safety and your vehicle
Your steering suddenly feels very heavy or the car pulls to one side on a straight road. What is the safest response?
- Grip the wheel harder and keep going for as long as you can
- Slow down safely and have the steering checked before driving onCorrect
- Speed up so the steering feels lighter
- Let go of the wheel to see if it corrects itself
Why?
Heavy or uneven steering can point to a fault such as a soft tyre, low power-steering fluid or a suspension problem. Annex 6 of The Highway Code says steering must be in good working order, so slow down safely and get it checked rather than carrying on.
Highway Code rule Annex 6