Wrong, and BullSh!t.
If you turn the key only to the mid point “ACC” position, the motor will shut off without locking the steering column. While steering and braking require more effort without power assist, it's NOT a “LOT harder”!
I can't believe the ignorance on this thread. Don't they teach about what to do in emergency situations in Driver's Ed anymore??? We had to do exactly this behind the wheel so it wouldn't surprise us!
Stick it where the good Lord split ya, pal. You may not like it, but my way works just as well, if not better for someone who doesn’t know the key position you’re talking about. Hell, I wouldn’t event trust that.
Grow up or take a pill and calm down. If you want to stop the car another way, go to town. I’ll stick with the method that I’ve successfully used in this situation in the past.
Have a nice day.
ROLF, there is no key in a Prius. It’s a push button start/stop.