I personally don't use the TRACS on my 850 unless it's snowing/icey. Same goes for the winter, but it's only good for getting you started. TRACS can be of assistance in driving as well (under bad conditions), just has to be slow driving. I guess you shouldn't be speeding on ice anyway You might be young, but I'm only 21 and I can vouch for some Volvo taught maturity. It's easy to be victim of circumstance, and people point to the fact that you're a younger driver. Trust me, I know how that one goes.