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Question 5602

You get your passenger car stuck in a muddy area where the drive wheels are spinning. What is the most appropriate way to act in order to keep driving?

  1. Push the vehicle from one of its sides toward a better surface with more grip.
  2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way down to get more traction on the wheels and thus achieve better grip.
  3. Prepare a stable surface by placing suitable material near the drive wheels so that they have enough grip.
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Correct answer: Prepare a stable surface by placing suitable material near the drive wheels so that they have enough grip.

If the drive wheels spin in mud, stop accelerating, because accelerating more only makes them sink deeper. Place stones, branches, or boards next to them in the direction you want to move to provide grip, and pull away gently, as you would on snow. If the car will not move, have the passengers get out to reduce the weight. In the image, the driver places branches, boards, and floor mats in front of the wheels.

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