traction mats, whatever you call them, these handy tools can be a game-changer when your vehicle is stuck. Whether spinning tires in mud, snow, sand, or loose silt, traction boards provide a ...

Story by Mason Cordell, Collin Morgan, Katherine Keeler, Gannon Burgett Traction boards, also known as recovery boards or traction mats ... you not to drive on the sand in the first place.