Are Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles Safer Than Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles?

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In a comprehensive comparison, four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, especially under unpredictable road conditions, indeed offer higher safety and stability than two-wheel drive (2WD) vehicles, though they also consume more fuel. Here is some information about four-wheel drive vehicles: 1. Definition: A four-wheel drive vehicle is one with interconnected front and rear differentials that drive all four wheels. Since the engine's power is transmitted to all four tires, each wheel can contribute to propulsion. In contrast, a typical two-wheel drive vehicle loses power to all driven wheels if one of them slips. 2. Drive Configuration: Drive configuration refers to the arrangement of the engine and the number and position of the driven wheels. Most passenger vehicles have two rows of wheels, and the wheels directly driven by the engine to propel (or pull) the vehicle forward are the driven wheels. The most basic classification is based on the number of driven wheels, which can be divided into two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive categories.