At 09:08 13/12/98 +0100, you wrote:
>> One woman said she'd driven the thing in a state of panic for several
>>miles looking for somewhere to crash safely. Dunno why she didn't think of
>>the ignition key but there we are ;-)
>
>That might have been an unfortunate choice if the steering lock had engaged
>and reduced her options still further!
>
>I wondered why someone in that situation would not select 'N' on the gearbox.
>
Indeed. Or even "1" would slow it down a bit! I had it happen to me once
in a Triumph Stag, also automatic; I used the key but made sure I didn't
turn it off far enough to engage the steering lock. "N" was not an option
with an engine as delicate as a Stag's ;-) Better end this thread now,
it's getting dangerously off topic.....
Richard
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