Recovery boards (also known as traction boards) do work and can be very effective in helping a vehicle get out of challenging terrain such as mud, sand, snow and so on. Here's how rescue boards work:

√Increased traction: Recovery plates provide a grippy surface for tires, allowing them to gain traction on slippery or loose surfaces and prevent tire spin.

√Load distribution: They spread the weight of the vehicle over a larger area, reducing pressure at any single point and preventing the tires from digging deeper into the ground.

√Surface Bridging: Restoration panels act as bridges over gaps or soft spots, allowing vehicles to drive over them without getting stuck again.

Specific Tips for Different Conditions

Traction Board in Mud▼

Preparation: Use a shovel or any available tool to remove as much mud as possible from around the stuck tires.

Positioning: Place the recovery boards at a slight angle leading up to the tire to help the vehicle climb out of the mud.

Driving Technique: Apply steady and moderate throttle to prevent wheel spin, which can dig the tires deeper into the mud.

Additional Tips: If the vehicle is heavily bogged down, you may need to rock the vehicle back and forth gently to gain momentum.

Traction Board in Sand▼

Preparation: Clear sand from around the tires and dig a path if necessary.

Positioning: Place the recovery boards directly in front of or behind the tires, ensuring they are as flat as possible to maximize surface area and prevent digging in.

Driving Technique: Use a low gear and steady throttle to avoid wheel spin. Higher tire pressures can help the tires ride on top of the sand rather than digging in.

Additional Tips: Reducing tire pressure slightly can increase the tire's footprint and improve traction on sand, but remember to reinflate the tires once you’re back on solid ground.

Traction Board in Snow▼

Preparation: Remove as much snow as possible from around the tires and create a clear path for the recovery boards.

Positioning: Place the boards in front of or behind the tires, depending on the desired direction. Ensure they are securely placed on a stable surface.

Driving Technique: Use a low gear and gentle throttle to avoid spinning the tires on the slippery surface. If available, engage any traction control systems or four-wheel drive settings.

Additional Tips: In very deep snow, it might help to dig a trench ahead of the tires to allow the vehicle to gain initial momentum.

▲Warning:Use recovery boards with caution. There is a danger of being thrown out by the wheel.  If a person stands behind a car, he or she may be injured, and so may the car.

This is the traction tire ladder that Haosheng currently has.