What should I do if my car gets stuck in a mud pit? Practical Self-Rescue Guide
Recently, many places across the country have experienced heavy rainfall, causing frequent incidents of vehicles being trapped on muddy roads. How to quickly get out of a vehicle stuck in a mud pit? This article combines hot topics and actual cases on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Statistics of relevant hot spots on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Platform | Related topics | amount of discussion | hot time |
|---|---|---|---|
| #深圳夜场狠做自狠Guide# | 128,000 | 2023-07-15 | |
| Douyin | Collection of vehicle escape techniques | 98 million views | 2023-07-18 |
| Baidu | Things to note when driving on muddy ground | Average daily search volume: 32,000 | 2023-07-10 to present |
2. 5-step self-rescue method for vehicles stuck in mud pits
1. Stay calm and assess the situation
Immediately turn off the ESP system (if any), observe the depth of the tire sinking and the surrounding environment, and avoid blindly pressing the accelerator and causing the tire to sink deeper.
2. Try basic escape methods
| method | Operational points | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Pad method | Use planks/stones to place in front of the driving wheels | Shallow sinking (<10cm) |
| rocking method | Quickly switch D/R gear to make the body sway | Front-wheel drive/rear-wheel drive vehicles |
| eradication method | Remove mud from around tires | sticky dirt road |
3. Professional tool usage guide
It is recommended to bring with you in your car:
- Folding engineer shovel (popular recommendation on Douyin)
- Anti-slip escape board (recent e-commerce platform sales increased by 320%)
- 5-ton tow rope
4. Precautions when calling for rescue
According to the latest data from Amap, the average response time for heavy rain rescues has been extended to 90 minutes. While waiting you should:
1) Turn on the double flashing warning light
2) Place warning signs 50 meters behind the vehicle
3) Keep your phone fully charged
5. Necessary inspections after getting out of trouble
| Check items | Operation mode | Potential risks |
|---|---|---|
| brake system | Low speed brake test | Brake pads adhere to mud |
| Chassis | Lift inspection | Part displacement |
| tires | Check tire tread | Air leakage caused by embedded stone |
3. Some effective tips tested by netizens
According to the actual test sharing of Xiaohongshu user "self-driving veteran":
- Use the car floor mat as a temporary anti-slip mat (82,000 likes)
- Deflate the tire to 1.0bar to increase the contact area (43,000 collected)
- Branch + jack combination support method (forwarded 17,000 times)
4. Differences in response strategies for different driving models
| Drive type | Best way to get out of trouble | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| front wheel drive | D/R gear alternate + turn the steering wheel left and right | Avoid prolonged front wheel spin |
| rear wheel drive | Slow refueling + weight adjustment | Add counterweight to trunk |
| four wheel drive | Low speed four-wheel drive mode | Early closing of differential lock |
5. Preventive measures and driving suggestions
1. Pay attention to the warnings from the China Weather Network and avoid traveling during heavy rain periods.
2. When driving on mud, keep the speed <20km/h
3. Standing emergency supplies (refer to the latest list from the National Emergency Management Department)
4. Participate in off-road driving training (the number of views of Douyin-related courses increased by 150% monthly)
Recently, fire departments in Guangdong, Fujian and other places reminded that since July, the number of trapped vehicles has increased by 45% year-on-year. Mastering scientific self-rescue methods can significantly reduce the difficulty of rescue. It is recommended that car owners collect this article and forward it to friends who need it!
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