Erm. Yes they can. I would hate to use my RS for work everyday now. I'm a child and can't help but be heavy footed. It spins the wheels without trying in second on a dry road and 5th if it's damp. Too much like hard work controling that everyday. It's fun for a while but the novelty soon wears off. Hence my Audi A4.
Saying that I'm selling that to fund a Fiesta RS Turbo. 200bhp should be fine for day to day use