Good suspension articulation keeps all four wheels in contact with the ground and maintains traction.
Since the salt is somewhat slick, maintaining traction is a major concern of every racer.
Repeatedly as they ascended, four-wheel drive seemed to be at least two wheels shy of an adequate number to maintain traction.
Now the treads didn't need to maintain traction while shoving a load of vegetation and topsoil.
It was just a matter of working every angle, maintaining traction.
To maintain good traction it is important to stop the floor getting dirty or even slightly wet.
Each wheel has a pattern that helps it maintain traction and leaves patterned tracks in the sandy surface of Mars.
Sensors do not monitor tires, which would give a more accurate measurement of whether they are maintaining traction on the road.
This ability improves a vehicle's capability to maintain traction in poor weather conditions.
It could also vary the power bias depending on road surface and grip changes, helping maintain traction at all times.