What can I do if my car gets stuck in snow or ice (to gain traction)?
Provides techniques and materials to help a vehicle regain grip when its drive wheels are spinning on slippery surfaces like snow or ice.
- Clear Path, Add Traction Material, Gentle Rocking4
Creating a clear path, improving grip under the drive wheels, and using careful momentum can often free a stuck vehicle.
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🛠️ Shovel (optional), sand/kitty litter/salt/cardboard/floor mats
- Use Traction Mats or Recovery Boards4
Purpose-built traction devices provide a high-grip surface for tires to bite into.
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🛠️ Traction mats / Recovery boards
- Lower Tire Pressure Slightly (Temporary Measure)2
Reducing tire pressure increases the tire's contact patch with the ground, potentially improving grip on snow/ice. Use with caution.
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🛠️ Tire pressure gauge, method to release air (valve core tool or small object), portable air compressor or access to one
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