One of the biggest challenges in dealing with heavy snow is feeling safe and doing our best to avoid automobile accidents.

eBay Motors recently asked 1,400 people from the northern 33 states (1) which type of vehicle they currently drive; (2) how safe they feel when driving in the snow; and (3) their opinion on 13 specific vehicle models. They also asked automobile experts for their input on each model's safety features.

The average age of the survey respondent was 30 years old, and 71% of those participating in the survey were male.

You might be surpised which type of vehicle respondents usually drive in the winter. Hint: It's not an SUV.

Types of vehicles drivien in the winter

Which type of vehicle do you ususally drive in the winter?

  • 63% – Car
  • 24% – SUV
  • 9% – Truck
  • 3% – Van
  • 1% – Other

Continue reading to learn what car safety features are most important to the survey respondents and experts.

Four wheel drive vehicle driving in snow

Four-wheel drive capability was considered the most important safety feature for driving in the snow by survey respondents.

Which safety features are most important to you?

1. Four-wheel drive

2. Traction control

3. Antilock brakes

4. All-wheel drive

5. Stability control

6. Rear window defroster

7. Forward collision avoidance

8. Rear window wiper

Do you agree that these are the most important safety features? Give us your input by logging in and commenting below.

Now, here are the 13 best performinng cars in the snow according to the eBay Motors survey.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Respondents' top 13 vehicles for performance in the snow (experts' rankings in parentheses):

Dodge Ram 2500

Acura MDX

Acura MDX.

9. Acura MDX (9)

Ford Motor Company Fusion Hybrid

Ford Motor Company Fusion Hybrid (PRNewsFoto/Ford Motor Company).

11. Ford Fusion (4)

12. Honda Civic (8)

13. Mazda Mazda3 (10)

View and download the eBay Motors infographic on the next page.

eBay Motors survey infographic, “Best Performing Cars in the Snow,” courtesy of imgur.com.

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