| Four wheel drive (4WD) is equipped within a vehicle | | | | don't have. The 4x4 feature will also help you leave |
| for its safety and its added control. This system | | | | your driveway or property in the deep snow. |
| allows all four wheels to receive power | | | | One feature of 4WD that makes operation easier is |
| simultaneously from the motor. This feature is not | | | | push button engagement. The vehicles that employ |
| just for off-road vehicles, but also for everyday use | | | | push button four wheel drive make it possible to |
| on highways and private roads. | | | | engage all four wheels on the fly with the push of a |
| If you live in an area with a high rate of snowfall, | | | | dashboard button. 4WD is not to be confused with all |
| purchasing a 4x4 will benefit you in the winter. If you | | | | wheel drive (AWD). AWD is a feature in vehicles that |
| become stuck in snow, engaging the 4WD will push | | | | sends power to the wheels when wheel slip is |
| the wheels to get you out. If you have a two wheel | | | | detected. It is not in AWD mode all of the time but |
| drive vehicle, you will need to call for a tow truck or | | | | only when the car's computer senses wheel slip. |
| other assistance. Four wheel drive will also give the | | | | If one of your hobbies includes off-road, 4WD will |
| driver more control on icy pavement as all wheels are | | | | get your vehicle through sand, mud, rocks and you'll |
| receiving power. During wintry conditions you must | | | | hardly get stuck in snow. If you decide you will |
| stay focused and aware of your surroundings at all | | | | purchase a 4x4, read the owner's manual and |
| times. Having 4WD is just a precaution to your own | | | | educate yourself thoroughly on the system and its |
| precaution. The proper accessories should still be | | | | requirements. Will you be able to engage the 4WD |
| purchased for the vehicle, such as aggressive snow | | | | on the fly or will you need to be stopped and put in |
| tires or studded tires. Four wheel drive also benefits | | | | neutral? From reading this article, it safe to say that |
| drivers of snowplows. If you have a personal vehicle | | | | some systems differ from assorted manufacturers |
| with a snowplow in a snowy state, you will have | | | | and what may have been true years ago is not likely |
| access to plowing jobs that two wheel drive trucks | | | | to exist now. |