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Can you switch to 4 wheel drive while driving?
I love my new car and really want to use 4 wheel drive more often. I don’t want to harm my car, so I was wondering if you can switch to 4 wheel drive while driving?
Rob Shapiro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s a great question, especially if you want to drive safely and keep your car in great condition. It is possible to switch to 4 wheel drive while you’re driving if you have a newer vehicle.
You should only do this if you are driving:
- On a wet road
- On an icy road
- In the mud
- Through sand
- On similarly soft or unstable surfaces
If you have an older 4WD vehicle, you can only shift to 4H while you’re stopped.
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