Driver Adjusts Steering Wheel With Pliers On Chevrolet Pickup And Loses Direction — Improvised Steering, Unexpected Destination

Written by Felipe Alves da Silva

Published on 31/07/2025 at 17:11

Veículo ficou preso no canteiro central de uma rodovia após o motorista perder o controle usando um alicate de pressão em substituição ao volante original.

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A Driver In Oklahoma City, In The United States, Lost Control Of An Old Chevrolet Pickup Equipped With A Pair Of Pliers In Place Of The Steering Wheel, Resulting In The Collision Of The Vehicle Against The Central Median Of A Highway In The Last Week Of July.

The case occurred with a truck from the GMT400 generation, popular in the 1990s, which climbed onto the lane divider after a steering control failure. The accident did not cause injuries, but it caught the attention of rescuers due to the improvised solution found: the vehicle was being driven with a pair of pliers attached directly to the steering column.

According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, which responded to the incident, the image of the improvised equipment was shared on social media to warn drivers about the risks of driving vehicles in poor condition.

Risky Improvisation Caused Control Failure

The use of “Vise Grip” pliers in place of the steering wheel is known on social media for jokes and humorous demonstrations. However, as demonstrated in this incident, the practice can be extremely dangerous on public roads and real traffic.

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Although no other vehicle was involved in the accident, the episode reinforces the importance of proper maintenance and the replacement of essential parts before putting a car into circulation. According to local authorities, the vehicle was operating normally until the moment of failure.

The driver’s identity has not been disclosed, and it is not known whether they will face legal penalties. The situation was recorded as an accident with no victims, and the truck was removed by a tow truck.

On social media, the case generated significant backlash mainly due to the photograph shared by the firefighters. The image clearly shows the pair of pliers locked in place of the steering wheel, reminiscent of scenes from action movies like “Mad Max.”

According to the article published by The Drive, even though the practice may seem functional in short videos or minimal uses in workshops, there is no guarantee of safety or real control of the vehicle with this type of adaptation.

Furthermore, the report states that there are reports of the use of tools like this in project cars or for minimal movements within workshops, but never in circulation on public roads.

The information was shared by the American portal The Drive, based on an official post from the Oklahoma City Fire Department on Facebook. The episode occurred in the last week of July 2025 and continues to be used as an example of inappropriate and dangerous behavior in traffic.

Driver Adjusts Steering Wheel With Pliers On Chevrolet Pickup And Loses Direction — Improvised Steering, Unexpected Destination

A Driver In Oklahoma City, In The United States, Lost Control Of An Old Chevrolet Pickup Equipped With A Pair Of Pliers In Place Of The Steering Wheel, Resulting In The Collision Of The Vehicle Against The Central Median Of A Highway In The Last Week Of July.

Risky Improvisation Caused Control Failure

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Driver Adjusts Steering Wheel With Pliers On Chevrolet Pickup And Loses Direction — Improvised Steering, Unexpected Destination

A Driver In Oklahoma City, In The United States, Lost Control Of An Old Chevrolet Pickup Equipped With A Pair Of Pliers In Place Of The Steering Wheel, Resulting In The Collision Of The Vehicle Against The Central Median Of A Highway In The Last Week Of July.

Risky Improvisation Caused Control Failure

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