If your car gets stuck in a ditch, believe it or not, you can pull your car out of the ditch with a rope all by yourself. You can construct a pulley system that allows for the car to be easily pulled out of the ditch. 

Getting Traction

Getting a car out of a ditch ultimately comes down to getting enough traction. Studs will help you achieve this. If you have a front engine auto, placing weight in the trunk will also help give you some traction. The rope that you use should be very strong, ideally a tow rope. Do not use climbing ropes because they are stretchable. You need a firm rope that will make your job easier.

Tying The Rope

To tie the rope to the vehicle, you will need to use a bowline knot. The rope should never be tied directly to the bumper. Instead, it should be attached to the bumper using a tow hook. If you do not have a tow hook available, the next best option is to tie the rope to a secure part of the car frame. Next, tie a loop in the rope. Use a figure-eight knot. Then, run the long end of the rope through the loop to create a second loop. Then, the long end of the rope should be wrapped around the post or tree that will be used to pull the vehicle out of the ditch. Then ,pass the long end of the rope through the loop that has just been created.

Preparing The Car

The car that is stuck should be positioned as well as possible so it can be pulled forward, in a straight line, out of the ditch. The car should be put in neutral. If there is someone to assist you, that individual can steer the car while you work to pull it out of the ditch. 

Pulling

Use the free end of the rope to pull the car with a continuous pull. There will be initial inertia that you will need to overcome, but the rope will eventually begin to pull and you will be able to pull the vehicle out of the ditch.

Pulling a vehicle out of a ditch can be risky, so it is best that you have your vehicle pulled out by a professional. But if you are in a bind, a tow rope can also get the job done. To learn more about tow ropes, contact a company like Omaha  Slings Inc .