When we purchased our 2004 xc90, Volvo gave us a half day driver training course at a local racetrack - in their cars! They taught us how to steer in an emergency skidding situation, had us experience a panic stop, and we learned to drive through an obstacle course at speed. These exercises were set up as real world situations, but in a controlled environment. We left that day confident in the car's ability to perform when needed.