Can 4WD Cars Drift?
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4WD cars can drift. Here is an introduction to drifting: Introduction: Drifting is a driving technique, also known as "tail slide." The driver causes the car to slide sideways by oversteering, usually compared to grip turning. Drifting is mainly used in performances or racing events with significant changes in road conditions. Due to the frictional characteristics of the road surface, drifting is frequently applied in off-road rally races, while other speed-based racing events rarely use drifting techniques for turning. This is because drifting on ordinary asphalt roads results in significant speed loss and increased tire wear. Unless for special reasons, drivers do not frequently use this technique during competitions. Methods: Pull the handbrake while driving straight and then turn the steering wheel; pull the handbrake during a turn; slam the brakes while driving straight and then turn the steering wheel; slam the brakes during a turn; for rear-wheel-drive cars with sufficient power, slam the accelerator and turn the steering wheel when the speed is not very high.
Four-wheel drive cars can indeed drift, but the method is different from rear-wheel drive cars. When I first started learning to drive, I had the same question. Now that I've drifted a few times in a four-wheel drive car, it's mainly by stepping hard on the accelerator to make the car lose control a bit during turns, using torque to make the rear wheels slide. For example, it's easier to succeed on wet or gravel roads, but you need to continuously control the steering wheel and the direction of the front wheels to maintain stability. Beginners should find a safe open space to practice and not try it on the road, as four-wheel drive cars have a higher center of gravity and are prone to rollovers. I tried it once in an empty parking lot on a rainy day, and it felt quite thrilling, but safety must always be a priority. Drifting increases tire wear and fuel consumption, so it's not recommended for daily use.
