Well, two weeks ago to this day (Friday) I started my car and my ABS and TCS lights turned on for no reason. I didn't pay it any mind at first, thinking the were just "dummy lights" and it was just a misreading. Nope! I have no ABS or traction control any more. I said I'd take care of it when I have some time off.
Cut to today: Ohio got hit by the "mega blizzard" and People are driving like jackasses. While coming home from University I was on the freeway when the fella in front of me decided to slam on his brakes (he was riding the person in front of him's bumper). I do likewise, and of course, no abs brakes lock and the car starts sliding. As soon as my brakes locked, my entire car turned off and the steering wheel locked on the freeway. This caused the car to start sliding sideways, I hit about a 45* "drift angle". Needless to say, I had a minor heart attack and restarted my car. Thankfully, my power steering came back. This has happened to me four times today where in an emergency situation I hit the brakes, they lock and my car turns off and my steering wheel locks up.
Any guesses as to what the problem is?
Edit: My guess is dirty/totaled ABS Sensor?