As a Brit living in the US I have seen dopes in both countries yacking and giving little attention to other road users. I don't think it is acceptable behaviour in either country.

It is worth bearing in mind that the problem is greater in the UK where the majority of vehicles are have a manual ("stick-shift" for USians) gearbox and so require both hands.

As a Brit living in the US I have seen dopes in both countries yacking and giving little attention to other road users. I don't think it is acceptable behaviour in either country.

It is worth bearing in mind that the problem is greater in the UK where the majority of vehicles are have a manual ("stick-shift" for USians) grabox and so require both hands.