How does four wheel drive work? This video explains the workings of four wheel drive (4WD), and gives a definition in order to differentiate different types of four wheel drive and all wheel drive.

FWD, RWD, AWD, 4WD — they're four of the most common acronyms on a window sticker, and plenty of drivers honestly aren't sure ...

New Ford F-150 trucks lined up at a dealer forecourt. - Trevor Srednick/Getty Images Four-wheel drive (4WD) can be extremely valuable when driving through harsh winters or navigating off-road ...

All-wheel drive (AWD) is one of the most sought-after features for buyers living anywhere that sees snow, even occasionally. The idea is simple: if a car can send power to all four wheels instead of ...

Car buyers typically ask for safety advice during winter storms about choosing between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). The two concepts appear to share common characteristics at ...

Four-wheel drive (4WD) can be extremely valuable when driving through harsh winters or navigating off-road environments. But knowing when to engage the 4WD, or even which 4WD mode to use, can be ...