Four-wheel-drive

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002425",
  "term": "Four-wheel-drive",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A drivetrain system that powers all four wheels of a vehicle, either simultaneously or on demand, to improve traction on slippery or uneven surfaces. Part-time systems require the driver to manually engage the front axle, while full-time systems continuously power all wheels. Four-wheel-drive is distinct from all-wheel-drive (AWD), as 4WD systems typically include a transfer case with high and low gear ranges for off-road conditions.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Allradantrieb",
    "es": "four-wheel-drive",
    "fr": "quatre roues motrices"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/four-wheel-drive/"
}