The type of drive on a car refers to the wheels that drive the car. On some cars, the type of drive can be determined only by technical documentation. But if it is lost, you can use our tips and determine the type of drive yourself.
Instructions
Step 1
There are three types of drive: front, in which the front wheels are driving, rear with rear driving wheels, and all-wheel drive (permanent and disengaged) in which all four wheels can be driving.
Step 2
The easiest way to define four-wheel drive. Firstly, on the tailgate there may be 4 * 4, AWD (all wheel drive) or 4WD icons denoting four-wheel drive. Secondly, all-wheel drive cars in the cabin next to the gearbox have another lever - transfer case shifting. The lever has several positions (in some cars there may be differences): 4H - engaging all-wheel drive; 2H - rear axle drive; 4L - four-wheel drive with a lowered row; N - neutral, none of the bridges are connected.
Step 3
If the car has permanent four-wheel drive, there is also a control lever for it. The four-wheel drive control lever has the following positions (in some cars there may be differences): H - high speed, HL - high speed with center differential lock, N - neutral, LL - low speed.
Step 4
There are cars that have only one complete set, they can only be with permanent all-wheel drive (Suzuki Grand Vitara) or plug-in (Niva).
Step 5
Determining front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive can be done in a simple way. You just need to get under way more sharply with a slip. When doing this, look at which wheels are slipping. If the front, then it means that they are the leading on this car.
Step 6
While driving, it usually skids the cars in which the wheels are driven. If the car is rear-wheel drive, then on a slippery road it skids its front. For this reason, rear wheel drive cars are not well suited for winter driving. But almost all sports cars are rear-wheel drive, which allows the car to accelerate faster, hold the road better and create comfort in the cabin.
