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by Gwypaas 1269 days ago
AWD really does nothing, it helps with acceleration but that is the easy part. The hard part is slowing down and all cars brake using all 4 wheels.

You don't brake better with an AWD car.

Well, except if you have learned to drive using 4 wheel slides like a rally driver. Then I sincerely hope you lose your license before your endangerment of others lead to an accident.

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I used to drive a RWD BMW in the snow, and it seems lost on people that all cars have four wheel braking. All you need are decent snow tires.
> You don't brake better with an AWD car.

You engine brake better with an AWD car.

Even better with ABS brakes. You should never be that close to the limit, either way. Then you are already driving dangerously.