When manuvering in the snow, one is hardly ever really "STUCK" fast. the vehicle can move foreward a little and then in reverse a little... the object being to get as far one dirrection as possible....then pre-load the wheels with torque (gas with the brake on) and then use momentum to get you unstuck. Well in 4x4 low it wouldnt do it...In fact you cant power brake this thing in any gear combination with or without VDC off. Peddle to the floor with brake applied gives you about 1500 RPMs, not enough to spin the wheels.