Joel writes:

> from what i've 'heard' and from the reaction of a certain german who works
> here, it's because they (germans) think that you shouldn't be DOING anything
> while you are driving. 

 Yup, it's illegal in the UK (and Germany, I expect) to drive while eating,
drinking, reading a newspaper etc.

Cheers,
        W.
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