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      10-18-2012, 10:14 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by chriscecc914 View Post
There's a backup mechanical system. Tho that may be useless (not enough time to react)if car is going fast.
If the system fails, there is a clutch to an actual steering column that will engage - physically linking the wheels to the steering wheel.
However, the clutch's engagement is obviously controlled by the computer, although it is a fail safe.
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