Rear-wheel drive facts for kids
Rear-wheel drive, or RWD, is when a car uses its rear wheels to move. This is good for dry roads, and for acceleration, or how fast you move forward, as the weight is pushed backwards on the back wheels. But, RWD cars can spin out, also called oversteer or fishtail. This can cause crashes if the driver is new and not familiar with RWD cars.
Images for kids
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Hyundai Genesis, a modern example of a rear-wheel drive sedan
See also
In Spanish: Tracción trasera para niños
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