Comment on YSK Tips for a Winter Storm
Windex007@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
I had the opportunity to experience a masterclass in how to handle extreme weather events in Saskatchewan.
-Bundle the fuck up -Check on / help your neighbours -If you see someone stuck in thier vehicle help them for God’s sake.
In terms of unstucking a vehicle, the trick is to “rock it” out. Once you even get a little bit of motion, you’re in a better spot. If you are bring pushed, or are pushing, make sure the driver’s window is open for communication. When pushing, still be thinking about the task as rocking out. You push and they apply (a little) gas, till they hit the limit. Let them roll back after, then coordinate another push.
victorz@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
Another thing with getting your car out of snow is to put something with traction underneath the tires. E.g. some gravel if you have it, a blanket, or the car mats under each wheel. That little extra traction can definitely mean the difference.
Geometrinen_Gepardi@sopuli.xyz 18 hours ago
I tried the car mat trick once. They immediately shot out from under the tires when giving it gas.
ech@lemmy.ca 18 hours ago
Gotta channel your inner Happy Gilmore and just taaaap the gas. Tap, tap, taaaap the gas.
victorz@lemmy.world 18 hours ago
Too much gas eh. Or ice/crispy snow underneath. Then you need something more grippy.