While I can understand why some people need SUV's in places where they have lots of snow or live on unpaved roads, and we should not generalize, here in the land of sunshine (SoFla) we actually have the highest percentage of SUV's anywhere. The generalizations are largely true although there are a fair number of bikers who have 'em so they can transport their bikes.

I ride a motorcycle and bike alot and am very sensitive about vehicles and have developed response criteria to other vehicles in my impact zone. First, there is no doubt that around these parts at least SUV drivers feel that somehow size - or perhaps the lack of it - means that you have rights on the road no one else has. In my experience a woman talking on a cell phone in a SUV is the biggest red alert. Second level red alert are young women in general talking on a phone especially those in BMW's. Third level are Mercedes drivers but that's probably 'cause one almost flattened me yesterday.