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Yes. Traction just like friction does not require atmosphere to work, only two surfaces touching each other. Traction only requires some force to press the two surfaces together. On Earth it is usually gravity, but if you held two sneaker rubber soles together with your hands on Moon, there would be friction between the soles. Same way works also traction, if there is enough force, traction happens.

Do note there is gravity on the Moon, although it is weak in comparization with the gravity on Earth. This is compensated making heavier vehicles, so they would have better traction on the Moon surface.

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