Posted Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:37pm
It may be common knowledge amongst car enthusiasts, but the layperson would likely be quite surprised to learn that four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive aren’t the same thing. The difference between the two systems—among other things, like tires and proper off-road gear—can be the difference between completing a trail or needing a challenging rescue — and the National Park Service apparently knows it. One Reddit user found this out firsthand after he was apparently issued a written warning for driving his all-wheel-drive Subaru Crosstrek off-road in an area designated for four-wheel-drive vehicles
