How To Get Out Of Snow

Winter can be a harsh time for car-owners. Snowstorms and icy conditions make it very difficult to keep your vehicle in good shape. Sometimes it's hard to gauge how deep the snow is on any given street. After a heavy snowfall, your car might be buried. In any case, it's a common occurrence in the winter. Here are a few important reminders for you in case you encounter such a situation:

1. If you turn down a street and get hung up on a snow drift, don't step on the gas! This will only create an icy surface under the tire and it will be harder to dislodge your car. If you have a passenger in the car with you, have them get out and rock the car if it is safe. Put you car in reverse and tap on the gas. Then put your car into drive and tap the gas; continue doing this until your car gets enough momentum to roll out of the snow.

2. If you have tried rocking the car and it's not coming loose, get an old blanket, carpet or board. Dig out the snow around whichever tire is stuck and push the blanket, carpet or board underneath you tire. Then, drive onto the blanket, carpet or board and hopefully you will get enough momentum to get out of the drift.

3. If you have tried both rocking the car and creating a new plane for your car to drive on and you are still stuck then it is a good idea to get a shovel or snow-blower if available. You may also want to try kitty litter or gravel as a rough surface for the tire to grip. Do your best to shovel your tires out and the area in front or behind your car. Lay the gravel or kitty litter down and attempt to drive out of the drift. If you tired are still spinning, shovel more snow out from around your tires.

4. If you have tried all of the above and you remain stuck, you may have to call a tow-truck in order to move your car.

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