[Dasaji]

My only fear was that others seeing me speed along would think road conditions were safe and rear end me when they were unable to stop.

Actually, that is the number 1 reason Audi's get wrecked - because on total ice, you still feel like the car is in control and you get over confident and go faster. I don't care what you are driving, when on total ice, ain't nothing gonna stop you :) At least with the Quattro, you have a greater chance of one of the wheels catching hold to stablize vs. 2-wheel drive or traditional AWD/4WD.

[Vesuvian]

True true, a person should never push a car beyond its abilities or their own driving skills.

It's also nerve wracking to be told (in my case this was screamed at me) that in the event of a loss of traction apply the throttle : O