What to Do When Two Wheels of the Car Fall into a Ditch?
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Use the jack in the trunk, find a thick and flat wooden board nearby to place under the wheel stuck in the ditch, then slowly drive to remove the wheel from the ditch. Spend money to do the safest and most professional thing, regardless of how deep the car has fallen, and it can also move the car out without damaging the chassis. This situation usually occurs when the car falls into a relatively serious ditch. For safety reasons, it also minimizes the damage.
Having driven for decades, I've encountered wheels slipping into ditches several times. The first reaction should always be prioritizing safety: immediately stop the engine and don't attempt to reverse out, as this may cause deeper entrapment and damage the chassis. Turn on hazard lights, exit the vehicle to inspect its condition, particularly checking for tire and undercarriage scratches. If the ditch isn't deep, you might try using the car jack with wooden planks or stones to elevate the wheel, but this requires quick action—beginners shouldn't attempt it recklessly to avoid vehicle rollover. A safer approach is directly calling road rescue services, such as your insurance provider or local towing companies. While waiting, I usually sit in the front passenger seat to avoid standing on the road and inviting accidents. For prevention, minimize distractions like phone use while driving, stay extra vigilant for hidden ditches during rain or at night, and cultivate the habit of slowing down when passing through risky areas. These small tips are shared for your reference.
