<p>Regarding Prius in snow - the crappy OEM tires contribute to the problem. They are designed for gas mileage, not driving conditions. The best thing I ever did was get rid of them and put some good all weathers on. I have had no problems driving in snow and was able to get out of my neighborhood on an icy morning a couple of years ago when my SUV owning neighborhood only managed to slide into his garage door. Too much power on ice not a good thing. </p>
<p>I think many people are not sure what to think of the traction control on the Prius. There can be a feeling of being out of control if you don’t know how to drive with it rather than fight it.</p>