Keep Your Ride From Getting Stuck In The Mud With These Tips From Younger Toyota | Hagerstown, MD

Oct 27, 2022

Have you ever found yourself in a muddy situation? Whether the answer is yes or no, you can probably assume that having your vehicle stuck in the mud, or any situation, can be a bit frustrating, especially if you are not sure what it is that you need to do. But there’s no reason to start kicking and screaming if you’ve found yourself stuck in some mud this fall season! In fact, this week’s blog is dedicated to ensuring that if you do find yourself stuck, you will be able to get yourself out. So, take a look at our tips below and even though we are talking about fall– winter is coming. Which means you might want to get your vehicle in tip top shape! Check out our service specials and schedule a service appointment at the Younger Toyota Service Center!

Younger Toyota’s Tips For Avoiding Getting Stuck In The Mud:

If you’re driving through muddy roads, continue a constant pressure on the gas pedal and avoid coming to a stop. Hopefully, this will be the only thing you need to do to get out of the mud or keep you from getting stuck!

Once your vehicle is stuck, you’re stuck and it’s time to try and wriggle free. While putting a little pressure on the gas pedal, shift between drive and reverse. This will begin to create a rocking motion that will hopefully free your vehicle.
Try and add some traction to increase your chances of getting unstuck. Wedge a floor mat, blanket, scrap of cardboard, or whatever other object you have available under your tires. Once you have your object in place, slowly accelerate until your tires regain traction.

Keep a small shovel in your vehicle so that you can dig your tires out! Or come up with a makeshift shovel using a stick or spare travel mug. Regardless, you want to try to dig out the mud from around your tires and try to create a clean, clear path back to solid ground. Once your path is clear, hop in and gently accelerate. If that still doesn’t work, consider calling for a tow!