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Note to Drivers: All Wheel Drive Does Not Give You Superpowers, Just a Dangerous Overconfidence

Dumb Drivers

All wheel drive provides better traction. But they don't give you magical stopping powers if you go too fast in poor weather.

Mac Demere at Popular Mechanics on the overhyped abilities of All Wheel Drive:

I'm not anti-AWD. Rather, I'm just incensed by those who fudge its ability beyond all recognition.

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