Getting stuck in a snowdrift in winter is a common thing. Even city dwellers can fall into such a trap, because unexpected snowfall can catch anyone driving. The main thing that you should do if you feel that the car stalled and does not go further is to try to do so as not to get stuck even more and get out of the snow trap.
Necessary
- - shovel;
- - boards or cardboard;
- - salt or sand;
- - cable.
Instructions
Step 1
Remember what should not be done in any case. If you feel that the car is slipping, in no case should you press on the gas to the full. This can lead to the opposite result - you will become even more bogged down in the snow, and it will become much more difficult to rectify the situation. Step on the accelerator pedal smoothly, trying to move the vehicle. If it doesn't work, stop trying for a while.
Step 2
Get out of the car and look around the section of the road where the wheels are stuck. Remove excess snow from under the wheel as much as possible. Then get behind the wheel and try to rock it by pressing and releasing the clutch, while slightly pressing the gas in parallel. This swing can help move the car, and if there is not much snow, you can easily get out of the trap due to the weight of the car.
Step 3
Get help from outsiders. If you are stuck in the city, it will not be difficult to ask for help from passers-by. There are also chances to find helpers on the snow-covered track. Get out on the road and try to stop passing cars. There will always be people who are not indifferent to your problem and are ready to come to your rescue. Ask them to help push the car out. Alternatively, you can try pulling the car out of the snow using a cable.
Step 4
Do not despair if there is not a soul around, and it did not work out. There are also folk ways. Try placing an object under the skid wheel. It can be anything that is at hand. But a board or piece of plywood is best. In the absence of this, you can put a piece of cloth or rug. The main thing is that the wheel does not slide in the snow. Of course, in this way it is hardly possible to get out of a large snowdrift. But it will definitely help you not get stuck even more, so it's worth a try.
Step 5
Be discreet. Don't wait to get stuck, prepare for this situation in advance. Place a bag of salt or sand in the trunk of your car. It's not for nothing that salt is poured onto city roads - it eats away the ice. And this can help you in a difficult situation. Also carry a small shovel in the trunk in winter. The main thing is to be careful on the roads, drive only on proven areas and, if possible, do not leave the house in heavy snow, which will definitely save you from getting stuck in a snowdrift.
