two belts simultaneously

[xavier]

My fan belt and power steering pump belt both decided to fail at the same time. I was on the freeway and there was a lovely noise and lots of warning lights came on. I had a spare fan belt and was able to get home. Can I drive for a few days without the power steering belt until I can fit one at the weekend? why both at once? did one take the other with it?

[Sanchez]

Possibly both old and yes one took the other out.
You can drive without the power steering belt, be like driving a manual rack.