That's been my experience too. I won't say I totally disagree with the poster that says you shouldn't drive in traction laws but I disagree lol. Obviously don't go out in a 2WD car w low clearance and no traction device but Slow and steady wins the race and just be mindful of the conditions. I've never seen a rig or passenger vehicle w chains slide out. Not once ever. I've tried to do donuts with them for fun and it's damn near impossible. Obviously don't put them on and think you're Superman, but to say that they don't mitigate ice and snow just isn't true. The traction gained is exponentially better than driving on all terrains or even snow tires if they aren't studded.
Traction laws go into effect all the time and if the world shut down because of them, we'd have no groceries no tourists no gas or other necessities and those guys and tourists aren't mountain drivers. Half of them a from FL or TX and have no idea what to do in the snow and they make it just fine. Just don't drive like a bat out of hell and google things not to do while driving in ice or snow (slam on the brakes). If you aren't comfortable driving in the snow, obviously don't do it. But, you have to learn at some point.
Edited to add:
https://www.snowchains.com/faqsI found this part especially humorous but extremely accurate:
Are there limitations to what can be achieved with chains - do they work on all gradients in all conditions?
Chains massively improve traction on snow, ice, mud and even sand however they do not enable you to defy physics. Where you can and can't go largely depends on the vehicle's abilities, load, driver ability and myriad other factors. So do not assume you are invincible with chains on - some slopes for some vehicles will be unclimbable even with chains on. In such circumstance do not spin the wheels to try get up the slope, as there is a high chance you will break your chains and potentially damage your vehicle.