Is Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive Useful in Urban Areas?

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KyleLynn
07/25/25 9:51am
Part-time four-wheel drive systems can be very useful on some slippery urban roads. Relevant information about part-time four-wheel drive systems is as follows: 1. Modes: A part-time four-wheel drive system allows the driver to switch modes. Generally, there are three modes: high-speed four-wheel drive mode, low-speed four-wheel drive mode, and high-speed two-wheel drive mode. Both high-speed two-wheel drive mode and high-speed four-wheel drive mode can be used on urban roads. 2. High-speed four-wheel drive mode: After switching to high-speed four-wheel drive mode, a vehicle equipped with a part-time four-wheel drive system performs similarly to one with a full-time four-wheel drive system. Four-wheel drive can enhance the vehicle's mechanical grip, thereby improving driving stability and safety. If driving on slippery surfaces, the four-wheel drive system can also be very useful.
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