The elasticity in old climbing rope works very well to pop the vehicle out of the mire - either that or you get a spectacular failure of the rope. Be sure to stand clear. A good jack can e invaluable.
Haven't experienced the failure part, but I would rather have
a wild piece of nylon whipping around than a chain or cable!
If attached to the front of the car, having the hood raised
might keep a broken tow strap from coming through the windshield.
A jacket or blanket draped over the strap will also help control
the whip if it breaks.
A
come-along is a nice item too, at least for rough back roads.
I once pulled my suburban out of a hole using a come-along and multiple strands of parachute cord.
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