Posts Tagged: winter driving

About 4WD: What Four-Wheel Drive Can—and Can’t—Do

What Does Four-Wheel Drive Actually Do? Quick Summary I’ve spent enough time around vehicles—and enough time watching drivers put far too much faith in a badge on the tailgate—to know that 4WD and AWD are among the most misunderstood features on modern vehicles. Here’s a quick summary on the topic It’s true that 4WD and AWD can dramatically improve your ability to accelerate when traction is limited. • However, neither system magically gives your tires more grip. • AWD doesn’t automatically make a vehicle stop sooner on snow or ice. … Read More