If you’ve done much driving in wintry weather, at some point your vehicle has probably been stuck on ice or snow. You might get stuck, but there are some tricks to getting your car moving again. For the purposes of this article, we’ll assume that its stuck simply because the tires have lost traction on a slippery surface (that is, it’s not in a ditch, and all four tires are on the ground).
First, keep a winter-driving emergency kit in your car. The contents of the kit should include the following items:
1. A bag of some gritty substance to offer traction for your tires. Common choices are sand, kitty litter, rock salt, or pea gravel.
2. Two long, thin lengths of carpet. A runner-style carpet that is cut in half lengthwise is ideal.
3. A spade shovel. If you’re in an area where significant accumulations of snow are likely, consider adding a snow shovel as well. To conserve space, you can purchase these with folding handles at a camping or military surplus retailer.
Now, for getting unstuck:
When you realize that your vehicle is stuck, the best course of action is to avoid making the situation worse. As soon as you...
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