Final answer:
When total steering failure occurs, stay calm, try to regain control of the vehicle, apply the brakes gently, look for a safe spot to pull over, and use emergency steering techniques if possible.
Step-by-step explanation:
When total steering failure occurs, you should do the following:
- Stay calm and try to regain control of the vehicle.
- Gently apply the brakes to slow down.
- Look for a safe spot to pull over and stop the vehicle.
- Use hazards and warning signals to alert other drivers.
- If possible, steer with one hand using the Emergency Steering Assist Technique or steer using the Emergency Lane Change Technique.