Getting Out of the Snow When You’re Stuck

You get in your car and suddenly you realize you’re stuck. The snow is up to the tires and they’re just spinning away. What do you do? Shovel out The first step is to dig out your car and try to make it so you can see all the tires. Remove as much snow as you possibly can. Don’t panic and start spinning the wheels Stomping on the gas and spinning the wheels is just going to make it worse. Get gritty with it Put something down around your tires like salt, kitty litter or sand. This will help you get traction when you try to back up or move forward. Shift your car into the lowest gear Putting it in the lowest gear will give your tires more power and make sure they spin slower. This will lower the risk that your tires dig deeper into the snow. Make sure your tires are pointed straight It’s easier for your car to move straight out of whatever you’re stuck in. That said, you may need to move your tires around a bit until they are able to get traction and once they do, straighten them out again. Rock it, don’t…

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