Heavy rains and bad drivers can put your safety at risk. But what happens if you get caught in an out-of-control mudslide? 

If you find yourself stuck in mud, snow or sand, there are a few things you can do get out of it.

Consumer Reports recommends keeping the wheels straight, shoveling a path or using traction mats to get out. If the situation is dire, however, wait for first responders to arrive and assist. 

The dramatic video above is raw footage of cars sliding on Highway 24 in Colorado, following a flash flood. The experts from “So You’d Think You’d Survive” say the best thing to do if your car is trapped in a flash flood is to stay inside of your vehicle and ride it out.

“A person does not have as much mass as a vehicle does and therefore can be swept away much easier. For example, if you were to open up the doors to try to get out of that vehicle, the current could pull you through the vehicle and sweep you away,” said Cpl. Jeff Jayne of the Idaho State Police.

“Staying inside your vehicle, you're going to be protected by the elements. But if the water level is getting high enough that it's, you have no option but to get to higher ground and your only higher ground is the roof, that's your last resort.” 

While not all wet roads are this dramatic, they can be dangerous nonetheless. Would you know what to do if your car lost traction? Take the Extreme Weather Driving Challenge and test your knowledge. 

Need help with the answers to the quiz? Read our safe driving tips here.