| ??? 02/24/10 06:44 Read: times |
#173507 - I've been in a lot of cars ... many rentals ... Responding to: ???'s previous message |
Hal Albach said:
Andy, you are correct, there is an "off" position between "on" and locked, where the key can be removed, but does not require the actual removal of the key to lock the column.
When this event occured my safety and the safety of the people around me was foremost in my mind and I felt that trying to manipulate the ignition key to the "Off" only position and possibly locking the the steering column while in heavy traffic would have been too risky. I'm not able to remember even one model of car that operates/operated in this way. IIRC they've always had an off position in which they didn't power the radio or blowers, nor did they energize the ignition, but neither locked nor allowed removal of the key in that position. One always had to turn the key farther in order to remove it, even before the key had any association with steering column lock. I remember someone once attempted to steal my '53 Chevrolet but wasn't able to start it, yet they could steer it down the hill while it was locked, simply by taking it out of the PARK position. It was a "210" model with the "150" being the lowest, and the Bel-Air being the highest that was offered. I don't believe I've ever driven a car in which turning off the ignition wouldn't stop the engine, yet wouldn't lock the steering. RE |
