If your trip to the mountains for some fun in the snow has ended with your car getting stuck, don't panic. There are some ways to help get you on the road again. However, they'll require some work. The first thing you need to do is make sure that your passengers are warm. It may take you a bit of time to get your car moving. Once you're sure that your passengers are warm and secure, you can use the tips provided below to help get your car out of the snow.
Call for a Tow
If you didn't quite pick the perfect spot to park for your day in the snow, and now your car is stuck, the first thing you should do is call for a tow truck. They'll be able to get you out of the snow quickly so that you're not left out in the cold any longer than you need to be. This step is particularly important if you have small children with you. While you're waiting for the tow truck, you can try getting your car unstuck by using the tips provided below.
Give It a Little Back and Forth Motion
When it comes to getting a car out of the snow, many people simply rev up the engine and try to pull the car forward. Unfortunately, that's one of the best ways to get your stuck even deeper, especially if there's some ice involved. What you want to do is give your car a little back and forth motion. Turn your car on and put it into drive. Put your foot on the gas pedal and give it just enough gas to move it forward a few inches. Next, put your car into reverse and do the same thing – give your car just enough gas to move it backwards a few inches. Repeat the process until your car goes far enough forward to get you out of the snow. Once your car is moving forward freely, continue on.
Dig Around the Tires
If your car is stuck in snow and ice, and the rocking back and forth didn't work, you'll need to create a path of least resistance. Use a portable shovel, or any other digging instrument you can find, to create a rut in front of each of your tires. Make sure that each rut is several feet long and several inches deep. The rut will remove the snow and ice and give your tires enough traction to get you unstuck and on your way.
Fill in the Gaps
If you've been trying to get your car out of the snow, and you've developed deep holes under your tires, you'll need to fill those in. You can do that using wood, or even dirt – if you're able to find some. Filling in the deep gouges in the ground that your car has created will put it back on an even playing field, which will provide the traction you'll need to get out of the snow and slush.
Contact a service, like Darryll's Towing, for further help.
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