Wouldn’t that lock the steering wheel? I don’t know. I’ve never tried it.
You should always be able to shift into neutral. I believe that modern ignition switches cannot lock the steering wheel with the car in drive or reverse. However, there is a switch position which kills the ignition but leaves the steering wheel free.
Step 1: Throw the car into neutral.
Step 2: Kill the ignition.
Step 3: Coast to the side of the road or other safe position.
Step 4: Shut down completely, remove key.
Just put it in neutral. Sheesh. Freaking rocket science.
Yes it would, you should never turn off the key or throw it into park, you can put it in neutral and then try to slow the vehicle.