Which Wheels Are the Drive Wheels?
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Drive wheels are the wheels that convert the energy from the car's engine into kinetic energy, enabling the vehicle to move forward or backward. The drive wheels are connected to the drive axle and provide the power needed for the car to move forward. The power from the car's engine is transmitted through the gearbox to the drive axle, which then transfers it to the drive wheels. Therefore, the drive axle not only supports the weight of the car but also delivers the driving force. When the car moves forward, the front two wheels act as the drive wheels, while the rear two wheels serve as the passive wheels, which only provide support and do not contribute to propulsion.