What to Do When Two Wheels of the Car Fall into a Ditch?

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Rex
07/29/25 8:00pm
When two wheels of a vehicle fall into a ditch, the first step is to assess the depth and width of the ditch, then determine the simplest and safest method to move the car out. Below are specific solutions for getting a car out of a ditch: 1. Small shallow ditch in roadside greenery: If the car is stuck in a small shallow ditch in roadside greenery, use the jack from the trunk and place a thick, flat wooden board under the wheel in the ditch. Slowly drive the car to remove the wheel from the ditch. 2. Hire a towing company directly: Regardless of the depth of the ditch, hiring a towing company is the most hassle-free option and prevents damage to the car's chassis. 3. Hire a crane company and call the insurance claim hotline: This method is for when the car falls into a more severe ditch. It is safe and minimizes losses.
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