Jeri, I've not had any problems even when there was MORE ice in the driveway...or through up to seven or more inches of wet snow. And it's uphill. I've made it through what the town plow threw up without a running start (although that was from the level up at Izo's spare space up the hill).

When I get home from the hospital, I'll turn my car around so I'm facing up the driveway. I'll be okay. And I'll NEVER be without AWD ever again. (How did we live with only front wheel drive for 25+ years?!?)

The cat litter I had just inside the door may have gotten you out. Alas, I was too far out of it on Thursday to suggest that.

Linn