Why are the majority of cars in the US of A Automatic?

[waffleironhead]

That's illegal over here, is it not over there?

"Eating, drinking and smoking while driving are not illegal activities in the UK but drivers can be charged with careless driving if police believe they are not in control of their vehicle as a result. "

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...-driving-more-dangerous-than-using-phone.html

So, is this article wrong then?