Bravo
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When going down hills, almost all vehicle configurations are equal - in this environment, it comes down to the tires. Pointing down hill, weight transfers forward. Steering response is improved, as the weight of the engine over the front wheels plus the weight shift helps to increase traction.if a car needs AWD to climb up a hill, what happens trying to go down a hill ? AWD won't help in that case.
As long as speed is controlled and the road is free of ice, stopping isn't really a concern (ABS is a wonderful thing in a snowy environment).
AWD really shines on inclines, and when trying to move the car safely through large amounts of snow.
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