diff --git a/selectdriver.py b/selectdriver.py
index 5d2e85f..ae7be0e 100644
--- a/selectdriver.py
+++ b/selectdriver.py
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ def _process_conns():
                     irc._run_irc()
             except:
                 log.exception('Error in select driver loop:')
+                if not irc._aborted.is_set():
+                    irc.disconnect()
                 continue
 
 def register(irc):