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Atlblkz06 · 10th April 2009, 21:32

From what I've seen here in the US, older Indian women somehow seem to connect size with drivability (or lack of it). They think bigger = harder to drive. Of course huge vehicles are harder to squeeze into downtown roads but this isnt a huge issue here in the US. It's a mental thing.

About the male vs female thing:

Women typically buy suvs because they feel safer in them. They also like to keep their babies safe. Who drives around 2 babies in the back seat? Women do. They try to keep their 2 babies from crying and talk on the cell phone, and drive - ALL AT THE BLOODY SAME TIME. They think they're champion drivers and masters of multi-tasking and they're all over the road. When they screw up - they just get away with it because they're women.

I see this every day. Just 1 of these highly distracted drivers on the left lane is going to cause about 200 cars to change lanes to pass and this is how traffic accidents occur. Sure men are impatient - but why wouldnt I be? I am making a commitment to driving only to be thrown into the same roads as such drivers! I think that distracted woman behind the wheels is just as responsible as the guy who made the bad change (in frustration) and caused the wreck. That study posted above needs to be thrown in the trash. Self-reported statistics are absolutely worthless.

There was an actual driving test done with obstacles which women flunked - very badly. They drive right through the obstacles while screaming! Men did way better, and trained race car drivers did the best. Daily driving is all about avoiding potential pitfalls and accidents. In other words, it's all about how much attention you pay, and not too much else.

We all know the SUV craze was started by the big 3. They started selling SUVs because they could charge $10-15k more on something that isn't too different from a car and not too much more expensive to make. They dont really have any advantage over cars. If you want room, buy a station wagon. SUVs are great for offroading, but 99%+ of all SUVs bought never see unpaved roads. Their CG is horrible, the drive is worse, and mileage is lower. I see them as a true lose-lose buy.

Did I overdo it?

10th April 2009, 21:32	#78 (permalink)
Atlblkz06 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 165	From what I've seen here in the US, older Indian women somehow seem to connect size with drivability (or lack of it). They think bigger = harder to drive. Of course huge vehicles are harder to squeeze into downtown roads but this isnt a huge issue here in the US. It's a mental thing. About the male vs female thing: Women typically buy suvs because they feel safer in them. They also like to keep their babies safe. Who drives around 2 babies in the back seat? Women do. They try to keep their 2 babies from crying and talk on the cell phone, and drive - ALL AT THE BLOODY SAME TIME. They think they're champion drivers and masters of multi-tasking and they're all over the road. When they screw up - they just get away with it because they're women. I see this every day. Just 1 of these highly distracted drivers on the left lane is going to cause about 200 cars to change lanes to pass and this is how traffic accidents occur. Sure men are impatient - but why wouldnt I be? I am making a commitment to driving only to be thrown into the same roads as such drivers! I think that distracted woman behind the wheels is just as responsible as the guy who made the bad change (in frustration) and caused the wreck. That study posted above needs to be thrown in the trash. Self-reported statistics are absolutely worthless. There was an actual driving test done with obstacles which women flunked - very badly. They drive right through the obstacles while screaming! Men did way better, and trained race car drivers did the best. Daily driving is all about avoiding potential pitfalls and accidents. In other words, it's all about how much attention you pay, and not too much else. We all know the SUV craze was started by the big 3. They started selling SUVs because they could charge $10-15k more on something that isn't too different from a car and not too much more expensive to make. They dont really have any advantage over cars. If you want room, buy a station wagon. SUVs are great for offroading, but 99%+ of all SUVs bought never see unpaved roads. Their CG is horrible, the drive is worse, and mileage is lower. I see them as a true lose-lose buy. Did I overdo it?