Abstract: A traction enhancing mat allowing a user to get their vehicle unstuck without requiring assistance from an outside source. The traction enhancing mat includes a first panel member that has plurality of upwardly extending ridges such that the ridges are adapted for enhancing traction of the tire of the vehicle in a rut. A second panel is coupled to the first panel such that the second panel is adapted for providing traction to the tire when the tire is out of the rut. A plurality of ground engaging blades is coupled to a bottom of the second panel such that the ground engaging blades are adapted for sinking into a ground surface. The ground engaging blades are adapted for preventing the second panel from being drug under the tire of the vehicle when the vehicle tries to get out of the rut.