Not very seasonal perhaps, but Kim's advice is also good for driving in sand (always seasonal here in S. Calif. deserts). If the back & forth rocking doesn't get you out, then start letting some air out of the tires. Don't wait until you are down on the frame. (You do have a hand pump - right?) //jack On 14 Dec 2004 at 0:01, Kim Brennan wrote: > The #1 rule for driving in snow (or ice) is that gentle is the way to > go...and stop. > > In other words, slow accelerations, and gradual slow downs are the key > to safe driving. If you start spinning your wheels, you are trying to > go too fast. If feathering the clutch (slipping the clutch) won't let > you start up gradually, try starting to move in 2nd gear instead of > 1st. Finally, if you get stuck, rock the vehicle forward and back until > you get some momentum going forward. The trick with rocking is to be > able to switch between reverse and a forward gear fast enough so as to > actually apply power at the appropriate moment. |
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