What to Do When a Car is Slipping and Can't Get Out of a Ditch?
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Place some bricks or wood in front of or behind the drive wheels of the vehicle to increase the friction of the wheels. You can call for road rescue services by dialing the rescue hotline and use a rescue vehicle to free the stuck car. If equipped with a winch, you can use the winch to pull the vehicle out of the predicament. Avoid continuously accelerating abruptly or applying sudden throttle, as this will not help the vehicle escape and may only worsen the situation, making rescue efforts more difficult and inconvenient.
Last time my car got stuck spinning in a mud pit, I didn't panic. First, shift to neutral and turn off the engine to prevent sinking deeper. Find branches or wooden planks to place under the drive wheels for extra traction—spreading sand or gravel works too. Lowering tire pressure slightly improves grip. Avoid stomping the gas pedal, which just worsens wheel spin. For shallow ruts, get help to push while keeping engine RPMs low for easier escape. With deep holes, use the onboard jack to lift the vehicle, place rocks underneath, then ease out slowly. In bad weather, either wait for rain to stop or call professional towing—safety comes first. This taught me that carrying snow chains or learning more recovery techniques is really practical.
