10 tips for getting out if you get stuck in the snow

When entering a difficult section of road, slow down, downshift and drive carefully, without stopping. Moving with care implies several factors to consider:

• flux density;
• road condition;
• difficult climatic conditions;
• the capabilities of your vehicle.

Having stopped, the car can get bogged down in the snow, it will take a long time to dig it out.

Punching the road on virgin snow, play with the wheel, turning left and right. This increases the ability to catch on the ground and creates a roll-over of the vehicle, which can improve the grip of the wheels. When driving in a rut, always hold the steering wheel firmly to avoid knocking out.

Assess the environment

If the car is stuck in the snow, then do not fuss - turn on the emergency light, get out of the car and assess the situation. Place an emergency sign if necessary. After making sure that you can leave on your own - leave. If not - first of all, remove the snow from the exhaust pipe - so as not to suffocate with the exhaust gases.

What to do if you get stuck in the snow on your car

Clear a small area around the wheels and, if necessary, remove the snow from under the car - while the car is hanging "on its belly", there is no point in skidding. Disable the traction control system and the stability control system, as they will only interfere with leaving the snowdrift. Always remember - as you entered, so leave, because it is easier to leave along the already created track.

Correct actions

First, remove loose snow in front of the machine so that the wheels get proper traction. After clearing, try to drive the machine forward and then drive back. Thus, the tires will make a small track for acceleration. Moving the car back and forth creates momentum that will help you get out. But here you have to be careful not to burn the clutch.

Lowering the tire pressure

You can also try lowering the tire pressure on the drive wheels a little to increase the traction area.

Wheel clutch

If there is a rope or cable, they can be wound around the drive wheels, this will greatly increase the traction of the wheels. Alternatively, you can put traction control chains on the wheels, it was not for nothing that they were invented several decades ago. Use anything you can put under wheels, planks, or branches. Alternatively, you can sprinkle the road with cat litter or sand.

On the machine

If your car is equipped with an automatic transmission, you can simulate the swing and drive out of the snow. Turn on “drive”, move the car forward as far as possible, stop, apply the brake, put it in reverse gear, keep it on the brake. When the gear is engaged, take your foot off the brake, gently add gas, drive back. And so several times - in this way, inertia appeared, which will help you get out of the snow captivity. On the machine, the main thing is not to rush, not to slip and not to make rash sudden movements.

With rope

If the car is pulled out with a cable, then you need to be careful with the gas pedal - the car, catching its wheels on the ground, will burn and jump. Do not make sudden movements, as you can tear off the bumper or get on the glass with a torn off hook. When performing such actions, observe the safety instructions.

Correct tire installation

Be careful when changing your car with winter tires. Make sure that it is installed correctly at the tire service. The direction of rubber mounting is indicated on it with an arrow, and there is also a mark, internal or external. Despite this seemingly simple rule, cars with incorrectly installed tires are often found.

Addition

Make it a rule to always carry a cable and a jack with you, and in winter, a shovel. Watch not only the weather conditions, but also the fuel level in the car's tank.

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