Learn an easy way to get your car out of ice...

Looking for an easy way to get your car out of ice? We all know getting your car stuck in ice can be a pain. Depending on where your live, you may have experience driving or getting your car out of ice and then again you may also not have any experience doing this. We are going to talk about driving in icy conditions and getting your car stuck in ice and what you should and should not do in order to better help you next time it happens. 

What's the weather going to be like?

The first thing we always recommend is checking the weather before driving. This could be the single most important thing you do to prevent roadside emergencies like getting stuck in ice or snow. You can easily check the weather by looking at the local weather forecast on TV or by using a weather app on your phone. This will help you better understand the weather ahead and possibly what to expect and plan for or even help you decide if not driving at all is the best option. 

Safety tips for driving on icy roads...

Obviously the best and first tip is to not drive in icy road conditions. With that being said, that is not always an option so if you do decide to drive in icy conditions or what turns into icy conditions later on, please keep these safety tips in mind while driving. The following are AAA tips for driving in snow and icy conditions via the Boston Globe:

1. Whether you’re speeding up or slowing down, take your time. To regain traction, apply the gas gently and slowly.

2. Remember that your car won’t respond the same on ice or snow as it does on dry roads. 

3. Following distance between cars should increase from 3-4 seconds to 8-10 seconds in case drivers have to stop abruptly. 

4. Anti-lock brakes will assist in a skid, helping the driver stay in control. But according to AAA, threshold braking, or applying “firm, steady pressure,” is the best way to slow and stop a vehicle on slippery pavement. 

5. Avoid stops whenever possible. It takes a lot of energy to slow down a car and on ice, stops can invite skids or spinouts. AAA recommends: “If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.”

6. Don’t power up hills -- and don’t stop when climbing hills. As with all inclement weather driving, slow and steady works best. 

7. Finally, stay off the roads whenever possible. Unless you absolutely have to drive to work or school, stay home.

Do these sound like good tips? 

We all know AAA is one of the utmost authorities on safe driving and vehicle safety in general so these are great tips and that will definitely help you while driving on snowy and icy roads. These tips could save you a lot of time and money if you follow them properly. With that said, when even following these great tips, your car can still get stuck in ice so you need to be prepared for that as well. Let's now talk about what to do when you do get stuck in ice. 

So what if you do get stuck in ice and snow? 

What now? If you do get stuck in ice and snow it's always best to be prepared ahead of time. Here are some things you can do: 

1. Call a friend for help. 
   
1. This is a good option but not always the best or fastest one. 
2. Your friends or family may be busy and may not be able to get to you right away or they might not be able to answer their phone. 
3. Plus once they arrive they may not be able to actually help get you unstuck. 
4. If you accidentally get stuck in a remote area, cell phone service may not be avaialble. 
2. Ask a stranger for help.
1. Another option but like calling a friend, not always the best one.
2. This is not the safest option either since you don't know strangers true intentions. 
3. Also, like AAA suggested, don't stop in icy conditions so getting a stranger to stop and help might be difficult. 
4. Always keep in mind, cell phone service may not be available in a remote area. 
3. Call a tow truck.
1. This option usually works but it's not always the fastest and definitely not the cheapest. 
2. Tow trucks can take an hour or more to get to you. 
3. Tow trucks also cost hundreds of dollars for their services. 
4. Always keep in mind, cell phone service may not be available in a remote area. 
5. Read our blog post about tow truck arrival times and costs HERE. 
4. Plan ahead and then use a personal tire traction device when you get stuck.
1. These are a great way to prepare ahead and get your car out of ice, snow, mud and sand. 
2. These stay in your car and allow you to get your car unstuck from ice by yourself without having to ask other people for help. 
3. These are way less expensive that paying for a tow truck. 
4. Picking the right tire traction device is crucial though to getting you unstuck. 
5. Don't always have to rely on cell phone service with personal tire traction devices. 
6. Read our blog post about picking the right tire traction device type HERE. 

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If you would like to read more from the references mentioned above please visit the Boston Globe.