What to Do If the Front Wheel of the Car Falls into a Pit?
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If it is a four-wheel-drive model, you can engage the low-range four-wheel-drive mode to get out of the pit by yourself. If it is a front-wheel-drive model, you can only wait for a tow truck to assist. Check whether the vehicle's triangular arm, steering knuckle, and tires are damaged. If there are no issues, you can continue driving. If there are problems, you can only request the insurance company to send a tow truck.
Last time when I was driving, my front wheel accidentally fell into a pothole, which gave me quite a scare. But I immediately stopped the car, turned off the engine, first checked for any dangers around, then shifted into reverse gear and gently pressed the accelerator to try backing out. If the pothole isn't too deep, sometimes the wheels can climb out; if not, I'd ask passersby for help to push the car. That time I was lucky to have assistance, and we slowly pushed until the car came out. After that incident, I learned my lesson and now always keep my eyes on the road, especially during rainy days when water-filled potholes are hard to spot. In short, don't panic, move slowly to avoid further damage to the suspension or tires. If all else fails, just make a call for roadside assistance - they'll quickly come to help tow the car.