1. Autos

60 Facts on Women Drivers

Everything you wanted to know about women (drivers) but were afraid to ask

From , former About.com Guide

Women have become more powerful in the automotive industry, influential in auto buying and have increased their ownership of 4-wheeldrives and SUVs. For the first time ever, sport utility vehicles have captured the overall market share lead among female new vehicle buyers. Women shopping for a new car or truck now favor SUVs over any other type of vehicle. Leave your stereotypes at the door. The ladies of the new millennium won't be confused with your mother.

Years of research and surveys have yielded the following interesting statistics and findings regarding women driving and the differences between male and female drivers.

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