I've to come clean with you gals and guys... for the last 5 years I've been driving a 11-seater Ford E350. A very large van with a very large engine.
There you got it........... I feel a weight off my shoulders.

Now that I've come out of the closet, let me elaborate briefly: This is a company-sponsored carpooling van, which I drive. So when all the occupants are tallied, we still get very respectable MPGPP (Miles per Gallon per Person).

So why did I need to make this confession? because I must admit that I was guilty of some of the aggresive behavior, that some forum members complain about large SUV and truck drivers.

When I got my HCH, I became EDUCATED and RESPECTFUL. It is amazing how much one's driving improves when one puts attention to the way one drives.
The HCH has been a great educational tool on both driving for mileage and driving for respect.

Forum members already know the reasons and tricks for driving for mileage.
But what about driving respectfully? Why it is that large SUV and truck drivers -not everyone, but certainly on average- tend to drive more aggressive?

My theory: because large trucks and SUVs are basically designed to isolate you as much as possible from the road and its surroundings. With ultra-powerful engines, silky smooth automatic transmissions, comfy suspension, large tires, soundproofing, leather interiors, multi-zone climate control, 10 speaker audio systems, etc., one does not drive a car as much as one only rides it. And with the high seating position, one truly is on top of the world.

Feedback is key to modify anyone's behavior. And when you become deprived from it...well, one misbehaves.
That is my two yen on the subject.
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