Eric,
Whats so bad about the first link? It actually made sense to me. I know
that it has been simplified, and may not model such things as coefficient
of friction, account for actual center of gravilty of each vehicle, but the physics
looks pretty sound. I agree that people need to realize that SUV's are more
prone to roll over by their very nature. People seem to think they are safer,
when in reality they would be saker in a regular car/van while saving lots
of money at the pump.

Lots of my neighbors and friends that have SUV's tell me they bought them
cause they look cool, and they dont want to be the typical parent in a mini-van.
They also never have been offroad, and have no idea on how their vehicle will
react in an emergency manuever. Also most of their SUV's dont even have 4X4
in them. WTF? Why have one in that case?

When I chose a primary car to transport my family I chose a van. Specifically
a Honda Odyssey. Great crash rating, good milage(24mpg), good power(210hp),
very comfortable, and somewhat stylish.

I also notice that most people (at least here in LA) drive their SUV's like maniacs.
Way to fast in residential areas(takes longer to stop a Suburban than a Camry),
tailgate you incessantly, and zip around the freeways like they are driving Ferraris.

Last observation: most speeding, cell phone talking, bad driving SUV people I have
had the pleasure to run accross or observe in my rear view mirror have been women,
that have their kids in the car with them <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" />
Not trying to women bash, just stating a personal observation.