Not very seasonal perhaps, but Kim's advice is also good for driving
in sand (always seasonal here in S. Calif. deserts).  If the back &
forth rocking doesn't get you out, then start letting some air out of
the tires.  Don't wait until you are down on the frame.  (You do have
a hand pump - right?)  //jack

On 14 Dec 2004 at 0:01, Kim Brennan wrote:

> The #1 rule for driving in snow (or ice) is that gentle is the way to
> go...and stop.
>
> In other words, slow accelerations, and gradual slow downs are the key
> to safe driving. If you start spinning your wheels, you are trying to
> go too fast. If feathering the clutch (slipping the clutch) won't let
> you start up gradually, try starting to move in 2nd gear instead of
> 1st. Finally, if you get stuck, rock the vehicle forward and back until
> you get some momentum going forward. The trick with rocking is to be
> able to switch between reverse and a forward gear fast enough so as to
> actually apply power at the appropriate moment.