If your engine dies, causing a loss of power steering, what must you do?

When your engine dies and you experience a loss of power steering, it becomes significantly more difficult to steer the vehicle because power steering systems rely on the engine to assist with steering effort. Therefore, exerting more effort to steer is essential.

In this situation, the mechanical aspect of the steering system is not providing assistance, so you need to physically apply more strength to maneuver the steering wheel. This is crucial for maintaining control of the vehicle and safely navigating the situation to prevent an accident.

Other choices do not adequately address the immediate need for increased steering effort. For instance, steering with minimal effort wouldn't be applicable since it's difficult to control the vehicle without the power assist. Pushing the brake pedal harder or accelerating does not directly relate to steering control and could lead to loss of vehicle control, especially when navigating turns or trying to steer the vehicle safely to the side of the road.