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Old 01-05-2018, 07:32 PM
 
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What would be the best method of getting out of a parking spot?

I am Parked curb side,on a street.
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Old 01-05-2018, 08:00 PM
 
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Turn the steering wheel in a direction away from the curb. Accelerate slowly and avoid any objects in front of you as you pull out into the lane of traffic. If you can't pass clear of an object, slowly back up until you are able to pull forward safely and then move forward, accelerating into the lane of traffic. Watch for passing traffic as you do so.
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Old 01-05-2018, 08:04 PM
 
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How much snow?
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Old 01-05-2018, 08:36 PM
 
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Snow shovel.

Don't pile the snow so it blocks the car next to yours.
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Old 01-05-2018, 08:54 PM
 
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What would be the best method of getting out of a parking spot?

I am Parked curb side,on a street.
Wouldn't the answer be a shovel ?
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Old 01-05-2018, 11:46 PM
 
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I am actually looking for a simpler way of getting my car out of the snow. My back is not up to the task, but I need my car!
As I nurse my back and hip, I look back to see if last night was a better time to at least clear the snow around the front of my car. I did at least drive the car back and forth in the soft snow, angling out to clear a path for me. I still had to dig out some snow today, with the help of a neighbor. At least tonight ,I am parked at an angle giving me a straight shot out of my parking space.

I am talking 6-12 inches of snowfall, and my car avoided most of it because of wind gusts. I am looking for an alternative to avoid having to shovel too much. I cant mess up my back more than it is. Maybe I can spread some loose gravel , sand, salt during that early snowfall, granting me traction when I use the car? a fancy shovel? any tricks?
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Old 01-06-2018, 12:24 AM
 
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any tricks?
When you do park (for the night), how much snow is in front of you already ?
Shovel away as much as you can, then pour a lot of salt in front of your car, so that maybe the snow will be melted a bit in the morning ?
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Old 01-06-2018, 07:56 AM
 
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Can you send a picture? Maybe ask around or call a snow plowing company to come do the shoveling/putting salt down for a fee?
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Old 01-06-2018, 08:09 AM
 
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If you spread some sort of melt (salt), you'll simply be trying to drive over snow on a layer of ice = going nowhere. Sand or Gravel with a layer of snow do little better as they get covered with more snow, then packed between (think of it like peanut butter in a PB&J sandwich where the snow is the bread).

Honestly, the best course is removing the snow. Can't do that yourself, hire one of the neighbors to do it for you. If you have space to keep it, buy a small snow-thrower (or powered shovel).

Beyond that, a better parking space (covered), better tires (winter specific, no need for studs), better vehicle with higher ground clearance, and a different place to live without the snow issues....
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Old 01-06-2018, 08:22 AM
 
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I am actually looking for a simpler way of getting my car out of the snow. My back is not up to the task, but I need my car!
As I nurse my back and hip, I look back to see if last night was a better time to at least clear the snow around the front of my car. I did at least drive the car back and forth in the soft snow, angling out to clear a path for me. I still had to dig out some snow today, with the help of a neighbor. At least tonight ,I am parked at an angle giving me a straight shot out of my parking space.

I am talking 6-12 inches of snowfall, and my car avoided most of it because of wind gusts. I am looking for an alternative to avoid having to shovel too much. I cant mess up my back more than it is. Maybe I can spread some loose gravel , sand, salt during that early snowfall, granting me traction when I use the car? a fancy shovel? any tricks?
I think there are other factors that may play into this. But because you have a health issues that is preventing you from shoveling. Your best bet may simply be finding a nice neighbor or even paying a kid to shovel the snow. You can also consider a garage nearby.

Other ideas may or may not work depending on conditions. Also - is being blocked in by the city's snowplow an issue?
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