Nuance first. A four-wheel drive car accelerates better on a snowy road than a front-wheel drive car. And this gives the driver a false sense of indulgence. Don’t give in.
Nuance second. Four-wheel drive slows down no better than any other car, including a mono-drive. A four-wheel drive car is in most cases even more difficult to stop, because such a car is usually heavier.
Nuance the third. An all-wheel drive crossover can behave unpredictably when cornering on slippery surfaces. Indeed, depending on the driving conditions and the driver’s actions, the transmission can have the characteristics of both a front-wheel drive car and a rear-wheel drive car.
For example, when filling up with gas, the car can skid if the electronics block the center clutch, and the grip under the front wheels is better than under the rear wheels. The car behaves like a rear wheel drive car. If the front wheels lose traction sooner and start to slip, the front axle will be demolished, as in a front-wheel drive car.
In general, you should drive with the same care as you would in any other type of passenger car.
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Source: AiF
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