Getting stuck in the sand is troubling for many sand off-road enthusiasts, and if you are driving alone and no one else is able to rescue you, how do you save yourself from getting stuck? Cartea automotive experts teach you what to do when you are in this situation. Of course, this tip also applies to the daily driving process in other scenarios in stuck car self-rescue.
How to save yourself?
First of all, we should remain calm and not panic after confirming that the car is stuck in the sand and can not get out of the trap, and avoid unnecessary gas pedal operation, which makes the car sink deeper.
Check if there are tools in the car that can help the car get out of trouble, such as: sand shovels, tire pads.
If there are no tools, you can reduce the weight of the vehicle by unloading the heavy objects on the car.
Lower the air pressure in the tires by deflating them.
Switch the gear to reverse gear, gently step on the gas pedal to reverse, do not step on the gas pedal violently to avoid the vehicle skidding in place.
In the process of reversing, if the car moves do not stop, you need to move the vehicle to a more stable area before parking.
When reversing, you can slightly swing the steering wheel, so that the wheels move left and right.
In addition, you can also try to dig a straight line in the direction of the wheels, so that the vehicle along the straight line reduces resistance.
If this doesn't put your car out of its misery, we recommend that you try to contact a recovery team for help.
Although this situation is often troubling, it is important to remain calm in the first instance and we recommend that you plan your route and take precautions before traveling.
How to prevent it?
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If you are planning to off-road in the sand, you can prepare relevant tools in advance, such as sand shovels and off-road tires.
If you are self-driving, we recommend you to search the route in advance, check the road conditions, and learn about the road conditions in unknown areas.
Check the tire pressure and prepare the appropriate tools.
If you are off-roading in the sand, we recommend that you should travel with many people, so that you can help each other in case of unexpected situations.
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