Thanks for the help. Kendahl December 1, 2007, 4:54pm 2. On ice and snow, use four-wheel-drive. You can switch back to two-wheel-drive if the road is dry or just wet. I used to have a Toyota Tercel wagon that could switch between front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive. It was basically a front-wheel-drive vehicle. Of course, all-wheel-drive or genuine 4-wheel drive is a major component in helping you navigate slippery surfaces with more confidence, but many top-rated crossover SUVs also feature special The most basic definition of an all-wheel-drive vehicle is one that can send some percentage of engine power to the non-primarily powered wheels when needed. (Today, this is an oversimplification for most new cars driving off of the lot, but we’ll go with it for clarity’s sake.) AWD systems were originally made popular by European sports The Prius is a front-wheel drive car. This means that the car’s heaviest portion is on the drive wheels, which will give the Prius better grip on snow and ice than a back-wheel drive car. Furthermore, electric motors provide an advantage in the snow because of how they distribute torque. Maintain the brakes. The maintenance of the brake system is also necessary for better driving 2WD vehicles in the snow. However, do not apply the brake frequently because it can cause slipping and spinning of the rear wheels. You can slightly turn off the ignition switch to stop the trucks. In addition, it is also better to apply the brakes AWD vs. 4WD in Snow: What Is 4WD? 4WD, or “four-wheel drive,” is a traditional 4×4 drivetrain. The principle difference between 4WD and AWD is that, while 4WD systems are able to send power to the front and rear axles, they’re also able to direct a specific amount of power between the left and right wheels. In general, 4WD systems are Although AWD vehicles can tackle mild off-highway conditions, 4WD is the better choice for serious off-road adventures. As the AWD vehicle segment continues to expand and as technology continues to improve, this may someday change. But for now, 4WD is the best off-road vehicle to tackle the extreme conditions one experiences when off-roading. All-wheel drive (AWD), four-wheel drive (4WD), and two-wheel drive (2WD) are all types of drivetrains that determine the way a vehicle’s power is distributed to its wheels. While all three types of drivetrains have their own unique characteristics, they are not all equally suitable for driving in different types of weather and terrain However, as with 4WD, all-wheel-drive does little to keep a vehicle on track if it’s careening through an icy or snow-encrusted curve too quickly. Under normal circumstances some AWD systems Four-wheel drive—often abbreviated as 4WD—lends your vehicle a lot of extra power for muscling its way through inclement weather conditions. By applying torque to all four wheels of a car, 4WD allows for better traction, even as the roads become icy and slippery. KPQbhgj.