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Safe drivingQuestion 181 of 229

You are stuck in snow or mud. How should you use the accelerator?

  1. Press it fully to spin the wheels
  2. Step on it gently, without spinning the wheels
  3. Release it and push the vehicle
  4. Rev the engine in neutral
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Correct answer: Step on it gently, without spinning the wheels

Gentle pressure and a rocking forward-backward motion help the vehicle roll free.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Stuck in Snow or Mud, page 62

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026