Is this Normal?

This is less than a survival guide and more of a collection of stories about my dear engineer husband Wayne. If anyone ever sees the real survival guide, buy me a copy. This winter we got quite a bit of snow, and after one large snowstorm, Wayne was out shoveling snow. We noticed that our neighbor was trying to get out; making a few attempts in the car, then shoveling and repeating. After a bit I looked out the window to see Wayne had gone over to help her! I was so impressed with him. So kind and heroic. Later I told him how impressed I was. He sighed, and told me the sequence of events. Wayne: "Need some help?" Neighbor: "Well, I know I can get out. My dad was a tow-truck driver so I know how to do this." Neighbor revs engine and the wheels start spinning on ice. She pushes even harder on the gas, but, alas, it still spins! Wayne: "I think you need to just slowly get started and keep your momentum going." Neighbor: "Yeah, I jus...