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-, . *4.01There are a number of useful methods which can be applied when stuck insnow or mud for lack of traction. They are presented here in no particularorder, and should be selected in relation to the problem at hand.A LQ$lTF,D SLIP DIE'BENTIAL may be aided $n its work by lightly pressingthe brake pedal @th the left foot while operating the accelerator with theright foot. Ihis will simulate traction for one of the wheels if both wheelson an axle are spinning. Then -the special differential will be able to do itsjob of providing power to the wheel with better traction.A SPINNING WHEEL on a car without a limited slip differential can oftenbe slowed by lightly pressing the brake pedal, as outlined above.NXENTUM may help get a car through a slick spot. If stuck, back upas far as possible, then charge into the obstacle with as much speed aspossible. Mcunentu may get the car through; it should at least get it afew feet mxe than it had been. The process can then be repeated.BRANCHES, brush, sand, boards, grass, rags or anything else that mightincrease tr&tion can be put in front of 3he wheels if the car will back upa bit. This improvement maybe conibinedwith the momentummethodmentionedabove to get the carmxing again.THE JACK can be used to lift the wheels if the car cannot mve backwardorforward.Raise a wheel and put in rocks, sticks, burlap, grass,branches, a truck tarpaulin or anything else that may increase traction.Let the wheel down with the jack and repeat the process on the other wheels.PATIENCE canbe avirtue if the sunis shiningona car stuckin~~~~d.Using a shovel, rmd can be removed from around the vehicle, and the sunallowedto dry the area sufficiently to allow the car to move. Often thismay take some time, but the time would otherwise be spent inhard physicallabor trying to get the car out, and it is-much easier to wait for the sunto do the work.MOVING WKCER in a SW- area can also be used to carry mud away. Itwill be necessary to channel -the water, using a shovel, so that it willmvethemud fromthe areawhere the car is stuck. If themud rests on ahardbase ifwillprobably soakupthewaterandmakemoremud,worseningtie problem.