unintended...

[urquattro]

> Next time this happens to someone, use the brakes to control
engine/vehicle
> speed (in gear!), quickly find a place to pull over, and shut off the car,
> but keep the key to "on" so the steering wheel won't lock up.

I am pretty sure that the column lock mechanisms on my Audis do not engage
until the key is removed ...

Of course it is best for everyone to make sure for themselves how the lock
mechanisms operate in their cars before a need such as Tom experienced
arises.

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)