Summer is all about getting outdoors, getting a tan, and having some fun but what happens when that fun get derailed and you find yourself stuck the sand or mud? Don’t let your frustration get the best of your adventure, stay calm, and follow these simple tips that will have you back on the road in no time!
Sometimes there are only a couple of options which including calling a friend to pull you out or calling a tow truck. If you don’t want to spend your summer adventure savings on a tow truck I’ve got some tips to help save the bank and your summer!
Traction is key to getting your car of this messy situation (see what I did there?) Cars are meant to drive on roadways which have natural traction, mud and sand are soft and slippery…so the complete opposite of traction! This is why have such a hard time getting unstuck.
- First off, the last thing you want to do is it the gas this will only make you sink more into the mud/sand…so definitely don’t do that
- The first thing you want to do is put your car into park
- Then take your car floor mats and places them under the stuck tire(s) as far as you can get it, make sure to leave some mat in front of the wheel. I would recommend trying to dig out some mud before placing the mats…sorry you’re gonna get a little dirty
- Don’t have any mats? Well then thank yourself for not cleaning out your car, lay down any blankets, clothes, or objects that could create traction. If all else fails use twigs from nearby surroundings
- Once you’ve placed something to make traction, get back into your car and put it drive, SLOWLY pull forward until you’ve reached solid ground
- Be a good person and pick up whatever items you use to create traction
- Enjoy the rest of your adventure and try to avoid muddy areas!
If this doesn’t work for you it might be time to call for help. If you do get out of the mud make sure to drive slowly, mud could have gotten into your car and caused damage. Proceed slowly until you know that there has been no damage to your car.
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