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Can you switch to 4WD while driving?
If I switch into 4WD while I’m driving, will it damage my car? I never think to check until I’m already driving, and by then it’s obviously too late.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Typically, you can switch to 4WD while you’re driving. However, it’s best to make the switch while you’re going at a slow speed and driving in a straight line. Doing so can be really helpful on
slick roads
, dirt roads, or any other surface with limited traction.It’s also worth mentioning that you should never switch to low-range 4WD or from low-range to high-range 4WD while you’re driving.
You should only switch from 2WD to high-range 4WD. Otherwise, you could damage your car.
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