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A couple of years ago I was driving in the snow. As I came to an intersection, I slowed down hoping I could just ease through the stop sign. Unfortunately, I had to stop as a car was pulling out of the cross street. As I stopped, I was hit by the vehicle behind me that was unable to stop. When we met up outside the cars, he said, “ Sorry, I had it in four wheel drive, but it slid anyway.” I said, “You should have had it in four wheel brake, four wheel drive is for driving, not braking.” I did see the light go on in his mind.😂

Happy Mother's Day to Mrs. Kilmer, Scotty!

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I used to have my own car sales company in snowy Calgary Canada. I drove 2wd vehicles from 1975-2016 usually with winter tires even in mountain driving. I totally agree with what Scotty says. It’s easier to control a front drive vehicle on a snowy or icy road than an AwD. Used to tell people the same thing when I was showing them my used vehicles. You should have seen the confused looks on people’s faces as the big carmakers have convinced most people we need AWD for safety. Ask the Swedes they know it’s not true except if you’re going to drive 700 miles into the wildness or off roads.

Life experience: went to a dealer to test 2 cars, there was a foot of snow on the ground and ice underneath, the RWD had to be pushed off the lot by 3 men as it slipped and slid, the FWD plowed through the snow like it wasn't there.

It’s always a good day when Scotty uploads twice.

As Scotty correctly pointed out, a front wheel drive vehicle with snow tires is very effective in winter conditions. Way back in 1968 I was living in Portland Oregon. That winter the whole city closed down because of several weeks of snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Because this never happens in Portland they had no snow plows. There was a steep road that led up to the college I was attending w and it froze with a solid inch of ice from top to bottom. The only car I saw that could drive up that hill was a 64 SAAB with front wheel drive equipped with studded snow tires. No problem, it scooted right up. No need for 4wd.

Thank you for clearing up the myth of FWD vs AWD. This helped my final decision in buying my vehicle 🥹

This is very helpful! I was dead set in getting an AWD vehicle but I realize now that I don't need it. I work from home and I drive like an old grandma. In case of heavy snow I can stay home until the roads are cleared. Thanks!

Greetings from your old state of Texas, Scotty

RWD-worst for daily driving, but great for weekends AWD-Great for all terrains, like rain, snow, and dirt FWD-better for budget, can do what AWD can but just not as well. Can be great for tight corners like hairpin turns

What an awesome history video of FWD vs RWD vs AWD.

Professor Scotty has the best seminars and the best tuition fees! The information in this video is spot on. Thank you Scotty. Well written and well delivered. Scores an A+ 🎓

I prefer front wheel drive. In Iowa we have winter and I've never been stranded in a snow storm. I've had Chevy v6s /Plymouth 2.2 /2.5 four cylinders never any problems. I just slow down, stay off the brakes as much as possible. I also manually shift the automatic into 1 then bump it to 2nd when it feels ready and just go.

Lol the background music is from ARK survival eveolved at 6:13 😂

For most people I would say FWD is fine but it did get me into trouble once in heavy rain. Started to hydroplane and when I let off the gas the rear decided it wanted to keep going... Totaled after bouncing off the center divide and getting clipped by a large truck.

Best car to buy right now is your 94 Celica

Having the right tires make ALL the difference no matter what kind of drivetrain you have.

Scotty I drained my Power Steering Fluid five times and seems much smoother now. I feel better now. Thank You very much great tip. Lloyd hills

Even when I lived in a snow State, I still only bought rear wheel drive cars, I just like how they feel on the road, and how much easier it is to perform maintenance on them.

I live in eastern Canada. Since ive had a 2002 rav4. I never want to go back to 2wd. I love my 4wd 6 months a year when i can accelerate faster and dont get stuck in snowstorms. And being a toyota, the 4wd (or pretty much anything) never had any problems. Even after 400 000km

I live in NEO and I've owned front wheel, rear wheel, & 4 wheel drive. In my experience I prefer front wheel drive. It is all around better in my opinion.

The "secret" is the driver knowing the vehicle being driven and how it handles. Better yet, the driver practices car control under adverse situations. All wheel drive is safer if the driver understands that it helps go better but not stop better. Stopping better requires training and better tires. Part time four (as opposed to all) wheel drive vehicle drivers are the ones who we find off the side of the road because they believe that once they switch it on, they are invincible, but forget that the system does not help them stop better. Driver training is more important than vehicle configuration.

4wd for me. Don’t need it often, but when I have needed it, it was worth the cost (and more). Front wheel drive for the wife and kids. I feel like they’re generally safer

Hello Scotty, I live in Sweden and have a landrover 4wd. We have snow and alot of dirt roads. I've never gotten stuck, I use all weather tyres. I'm not saying it's the best as during the summer and autumn any car would work but winter time is worth its weight in gold. I don't have to dig it out of the snow and it sticks to the road like glue.

REAR WHEEL DRIVE is the most durable and maintenance free. The stresses on the vehicle are divided equally between the front and back.

I have owned all configuration. For what I need today. I choose a full-time AWD Daihatsu Terious 1.3 with diff-lock. The 'problem ' is I love it .

If you can legally use studded snow tires on your vehicle , in the winter , they make a lot of difference in both snow and ice .

Scotty is a great teacher... you are very much appreciated sir

Living in Chicago AWD or 4WD is the way to go, for atleast one car if you have multiple. This past winter when it takes the city a week or longer to get to the alleys its the only way to get out. My 2013 Outback has saved me more times than I can count since I bought it new. Slow as molasses usually since they are underpowered but more than makes up for it when I can be on the road in the heavy winter or rain and everybody else is home without worrying about getting stuck. Pulled 2 neighbors out of the alley with it this year as well that had only front wheel drive.

rwd for my soul, but awd for all year, snow and safety!

1975 pontiac ventura sprint.3 SPEED NO POWER STEERING...LOVED IT!

Another fantastic and informative video. Please don't stop doing these. 20 years ago heavy snow in the UK meant I was the only person who could get out of my road and beyond. My part-time AWD performed really well and several 4WD cars later I have been able to complete journeys that other people have had to abandon. In fact, the abandoned cars were the problem. However, 4WD does not make you bulletproof and sometimes "discretion is the greater part of valor".

Love my AWD vehicle we have 4 seasons here in Ontario Canada and I always put on my winter tires and let me tell you it does help your driving and steering 100% more for sure. it keeps you in a straight line allot better and quicker when you start slipping!

AWD for me, simply love my A5 Quattro, system. Really good to drive on rainy days.

I thought we were not supposed to buy cars right now. I love you Scotty!!!!

Great video, as always. I prefer RWD cars, but I now live in a place with nasty winters, so I’m in an AWD car right now. Thinking about going for a Challenger 5.7 V8 with the manual transmission - am I crazy?!

Just traded a 2021 Mazda CX-30 AWD for the same FWD version. Live in TX so no worries about snow. I found that the FWD seems to “feel” more nimble in daily and even spirited driving. Can’t imagine that it’s a weight difference. Just think the FWD is more nimble due to possible drivetrain loss? (Not a mechanic, just a laymen’s opinion)

If you get stuck with front or back wheels in mud but not all 4, AWD is better than front/back wheel drive (assuming that's the wheels that are stuck).

Everything I’m seeing indicates it’s safer to drive FWD with snow tires than AWD or 4WD with all seasons. Good video

Front w/drive with high quality tires for me.

I am an AWD or a 4WD man. I live in a snowy climate and deliver food/ do snow work. Clearance is better in AWD/4WD helps in deep snowfall. And my AWD suburban has bailed me out a couple of instances where I broke traction.

I drove my 05 Elantra with all seasons for many years in the Rockies and Cascades in the winter with never a problem. Can't say the same about the SUVs I constantly saw in the ditch.

I have rwd and awd. However, sold awd for fwd. Never thought Texas would get that record snow. Oh the regrets during those 4 days. I don't regret rwd. Love taking those corners in my muscle car.

Great information to get out there! I loved my rwd lexus is300 with winter tires during our snowy Canadian winters

Always have been scolded by parents to only get AWD and drive AWD. I live in PA, where we do get really crappy winter and rainy weather, but everyone I know has FWD. This gave me some hope that going to a FWD car won’t be a “death wish”!

AWD-Winters(PA), RWD-May-November

Evening Scotty! 🏁

Another excellent fact based presentation, thank you.

Front wheel drive mid-sized car for me, live a mile and a half from work and I'm a larger person, I live in Rhode island.

Hey scotty, love the channel! 👍🏻

All my FWD drove better in snow. RWD got me in trouble in the snow. I live in TN now so it doesn’t matter. We have all wheel drive if we turn it on, on our Old 1999 Honda CRV. It helps off road.

Snow tires completely transform your car in winter, it's pretty amazing.

Scotty the grandpa I never had, I love listening to this type of bedtime stories

Thanks for the video. It really gave me a lot of information I didn't know.

Scotty, it would be nice to do a video on suspensions.

Been driving rear wheel drive cars in wisconsin 45 years with zero issues. But I keep newer tires on my cars and trucks and know how to drive correctly and leave lots of room around my car and try to never fully stop in severe snow conditions. If I can find a used sequoia or land cruiser it will be 4wd for some off road trail adventure. For my sports cars I love 2 wheel rear drive as I like how it transmits power.

Best car to buy is a 1984 Toyota Corolla. RWD with carburetted 4 cyl engine and hand cranked windows with a manual transmission.

Jeep had their own nomenclature for ‘Full-Time’ and ‘Part-Time’ 4WD that had me confused for the longest time. In some Jeeps, full time 4WD is like AWD. But Part Time 4WD locked the transfer case so the rear and front axles received the same power.

G'day Scotty! Just one thing that you should have added is that if you live in a climate where there's no snow but rain instead, an under powered AWD will really upset someone in a high powered 2WD when you beat them off the lights. Sure they will pass you at great speed later but boy their really upset by then. Also very good to get off a side street onto a main street in the wet. Oh, I nearly forgot, the car's only as good as the tyres fitted.

Scottty's red barn garage with the New Hampshire "Live Free Or Die" state motto on it. Gotta love it.

Evening Scotty !!!

Drove a 4x4 FJ cruiser for years and now i have an all wheel drive RDX. I’ve never had problems in the snow.

Whenever Scotty Kilmers drops the new videos I roll up the Wool-o and get all schmoked up

it amazes me how Scotty is able to post so many videos in so short period of time. I'm quite sure he got a a team of writers and production staff.

Thank you for the good explanation. I'll be buying my first car and everyone who i ask if i should buy AWD or FWD say it's better to buy AWD since it's more secure even if it's more expensive, but i think I'll go for FWD since I'll buy top tier winter tiers anyway. Btw i live in Norway so here's a few months with a lot of ice and snow.

Afternoon Scotty!!!👍👍👍

Living in Wyoming all my life I’ve never been without a 4 wheel drive truck and for a passenger car it has to be an all wheel drive. You never know what the weather will throw at you no matter what time of the year.

AWD drivetrains suffer some additional “parasitic” power losses through friction due to the additional differentials.

I dont care about traction. I am very cheap! I want my next car to last 25 years with no problems. Does an Awd vehicle need more maintenance with differential fluid and possible repairs to that system than a FWD??

I have a 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro AWD, and it’s perfect for my environment and driving style. 👍🏾 Good video.

I use to have a small 3 cylinder hatchback and drove up the slope over a bump on a snowy day and saw the big SUV stuck, struggling to go over the bump and his wheel just kept turning for minutes as I was driving off. Maybe because my car was small and light weight so I was able to go over the bump easier

My wife prefers Scotty's "educational" low key voice to his usual voice. LOL

When I retired, I moved from Montana to Thailand--a big change. :-) Buying a vehicle in Thailand, with taxes and duties, if a car isn't made in Thailand the cost to purchase is about double the MSRP. While I would love to have a RWD two-seat coupe, those are not made in Thailand so are ridiculously expensive. My plan for later in the year or for the new model year is a hybrid Toyota Corolla Altis. The Corolla hybrid may be new, but Toyota has been making hybrid Priuses for twenty-some years--the mechanics of the system should be well understood and just a different body style set on top of a well-understood drivetrain. I know there are some concerns when hybrids get to be high mileage vehicles, but going by my yearly mileage over the past five years, and going from a one-car family to a two-car family, it's going to be quite a long time before any new car I buy becomes a high mileage vehicle. :-) So, for me, I think a front-wheel-drive car is the best (most reasonable) car for me to buy now.

Hey Scotty: I enjoyed your segment on drive systems. In the segment I noticed the terms “snow tires” and “winter tires” being used interchangeably. Lately, tire manufacturers have been distancing themselves from term “snow tires”. They often tout the advantage of winter tires providing superior stopping distance in colder temperatures and not just superior traction in snow. Keep up the good work!

I'm up in Northern Wisconsin and as an "essential" worker, I often find myself required to get somewhere long after the snowplow drivers have gone home... I have an Awd Vibe that I run as my winter "beater" that reliably and effectively gets me where I need to be. I regret that choice at the fuel pump, because it costs me 7 mpg. So, I also have a Fwd Vibe... exact same car without the extra 300 pounds of driveline. So best answer in my book, just own both.

Hope you are having a good day Scotty

You missed on thing about snow driving: 4 wheel drive with a MANUAL. You are actually able to modulate engine power to control the spin of tires without using the brakes and reducing the risks of breaking traction. My old 2006 Jeep TJ manual was a better snow vehicle than my 2014 Rubicon automatic.

Scotty once more, You are a good man.

Extra weight is a heavy penalty for 4WD and most AWD systems badly affecting many performance aspects of a car gaining some extra traction in some conditions but this extra weight and extra price at the buy are just not worth it .....unless you must have it due to off road or sand or mud to drive thru so 95% of drivers do not need it...

Rear wheel drive all the way for me. I've grown up driving FWD cars and, yes, they're space efficient and require fewer parts, but the parts they do have are more complex and that's where the cost comes in. RWD cars, too, are better when you run out of talent - you mention FWD understeer, which is difficult and scary to correct, but RWD is prone more to oversteer, which just requires adjustment in steering. I've had a Jaguar S-Type for the best part of a year, and it's by far the best car I've ever had.

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I got an awd car because I live in quebec where the winters are harsh and I do a lot of driving, with premium winter tires, that baby just sticks to the road no matter what

Rear wheel drive all day, I live in Jamaica and I don't drive anything that's not a rear wheel drive.

Why do I want a brand new 4 Runner every time I see it??

Toyota Tacoma part-time 4wd with a manual transmission and with crank to roll down windows

Best car to buy: 94' Celica

as usual Kilmer makes everything interesting....and I DEFINITELY will be getting a 4Runner

I like rear wheel drive because its better handling and steering and corners good on heavy loads hope my first truck i get is rear wheel drive so i can haul my mororbicycles to a good place to drive mabey thinking about making a offroad motorbicycle to ride in the mudd.

Prefer front drive for sure!!!

If you know how to PROPERLY drive an AWD, you'll be just fine. I've driven enough FWD and AWD cars in my life (and most of them in fair condition or worse) that you start to get to "know" how a car handles in different conditions, even when it's not mechanically sound. I just leased a 2021 Dodge Challenger and I specifically asked for AWD (they had to special order it for me). Living in Northern Indiana, our weird weather can drop snow at any time, so having AWD for me was a must. I might be losing some gas milage in the deal, but the trade-off of having that extra power in the snow was more important.

Absolutely excellent information Scotty! Thank you so much!

This was a great and informative video. 😊

Evening Scotty! I'm a fan of all wheel drive for the snowy roads of Northeast Ohio.

I think AWD is much more saffety than 2WD also in city cars

I thought for sure you were going to say DeLorean DMC-12.

This is soooo informative and well done!

GOOD EVENING SCOTTY ☺️

Scotty thank you for the excellent talk on 4x4 awed and red I really enjoyed the video I live in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada I missed hearing you sat rev up your engines I liked it when you said that