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Originally Posted by MuseChaser
In a FWD car, the engine is over the drive wheels... good for traction. However, if you lose traction, you've lost drive AND steering.
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Some people say that in case of loss of control FWD is easier to save by an inexperienced driver, i.e. that instictive reactions of an inexperienced person lead to better outcomes in an FWD... I am not sure if this is entirely true... I mean FWD is more prone to power-understeer, and instinctive braking may shift weight to the front wheels and restore traction. Not sure though if it is any true IRL.
What I believe is true is that the result of applying to much power in a turn is generally safer in FWD than in RWD - you exit the road front end first as opposed to sideways. It's better to hit a pole or a tree with the front bumper than with passenger or driver door.