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Despite the fact that the systems are typically heavier, and in turn make a vehicle less fuel efficient, the AWD and 4WD boom is continuing to make gain's. All of this talk about four-wheel capabilities begs the questions: Just what's the difference between the two? Aren't they just one and the same? Actually, no. We'll get to what makes these two drivetrains unique, but first, this lesson on torque, traction and wheel slip, courtesy of HowStuffWorks.com will be helpful. Torque: This is the twisting force that the engine produces and what moves the vehicle. The gears in a vehicle's transmission and the differential multiply the torque and split it up between wheels. Lower gears provide more torque. Torque is also directly related to traction, meaning the maximum amount of torque that can be created is determined by the amount of traction, not by the engine. A car engine can be very Continued from page 15 strength, can go unnoticed until a driving emergency arises. About 20 percent of people 55 and over have impaired hearing and about 30 percent of people 65 and over are hearing impaired. Here are. a few tips to help seniors, stay safe on the road: • Think ahead — map out your trip in advance so you don't have to take a test drive in the daylight. Try not to drive in heavy traffic during rush powerful, but if the traction is not there, the car won't move very well. Traction: A number of factors influence -traction, includ- ing the weight placed on the tire. However, weight shifts as the car maneuvers. For exam- ple, when a car makes turns, weight shifts to the outside wheels. During acceleration, weight shifts to the rear wheels. The co-efficient of traction also is involved. This is the relationship between the amount of traction between the tires and the road to the weight resting on each tire. The co-efficient of traction can be changed based on the tire used for a specific type of road. For example, a large, knobby tire for off-roading in the mud would. have more traction than the same tire on a dry, flat road. Wheel slip: This occurs when the force being applied to a tire exceeds the traction available to the tire. Force can be longitudinal - that which comes from the torque applied by the engine or the break, or lateral - that which is the force it takes for a car to change directions when driving around a turn. Here's where 4WD and AWD come into play. In cars that drive four wheels you have the ability to double the amount of longitudinal force (what makes the car go) that the tires apply to the ground - improving traction in many conditions and reducing wheel slip. hour or bad weather. • Keep your radio at a low volume or off. Minimize Chats with passengers and don't daydream. • Clean the inside and outside of your windshield and windows, as well as the mirrors. Turn on the lights in rain, poor weather conditions, a half hour before sunset and a half hour after sunrise. • Use day/night settings on the rearview mirror to cut down on Scenarios where AWD and 4WD have advantages include snow, where most 2WD cars. lose traction quickly: off-roading, where one or more tires may lose traction when crossing a stream, etc.: or when a vehicle needs to scale slippery hills. AWD and 4WD work by locking the front and rear axles together to work in unison, providing power in both the front and rear. However, we still haven't solved the mystery between the differences between 4WD and AWD, but at least we cleared up why they're often desired. 4WD - In most cases, 4WD is a part-time system, meaning the car drives on two wheels during regular use and then the driver" must manually engage all four wheels when more traction is desired. This can be by flipping a switch inside of the vehicle. 4WD may also have a special low range for difficult off-road conditions There is also full-time 4WD, which is similar to AWD, but may still have the special low range. AWD - This system requires minimal driver participation. Depending upon the vehicle manufacturer, AWD automatically engages when the need to deliver more traction is necessary - called on demand - or may be in play at all times. AWD will not have the special low range. Desire for vehicles boasting more traction have fueled the AWD and 4WD market. Auto manufacturers now offer larger lines of - SUVs with these headlight glare. • Keep wiper blades clean and replace them when they start- to wear, streak or smear your windshield. • Use mirrors to see What's around your car when parking, changing lanes or moving in reverse. • Get annual eye exams to make sure you have the right glasses prescription. Take a driver refresher course to keep you on top of your skills. drivetrains, in addition to crossover vehicles that have an SUV body type on a car platform instead of truck frames. Informal studies have shOwn that more people buy these vehicles for their rugged look, rather than their off-road capabilities. As a safety side note, it's also important to mention that AWD or 4WD will not improve a vehicle's ability to stop better during slippery conditions - that is an entirely different topic in regard to bra- king. Therefore, improved traction alone does not give drivers of AWD or 4WD vehicles license to speed or drive recklessly in inclement conditions. Tips to keep seniors safe o ;iii .._.: DAN'S eitafricte 4 4* Book ReaO t--°' Tune 30 Complete l Computerized Snow = Vehicle AUTO RR #3 Blyth (on the 519-523-4356 Tires - -Up Mechanical Inspection sea40.014 your Mufflers Rd.) REPAIR Tune Fall Now Service -Ups - Brakes Station Westfield