>>>It's been illegal in the UK for a few years now, but it doesn't stop people doing it. Recently I saw a woman get into her car, drive off, and then instantly start phoning. Worst is these guys in big vans, turning into busy shopping streets with one hand while talking on the "dog" at the same time
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>>I'd allow them to do so only with manual shift. They wouldn't get far.
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>I don't quite understand but they DO have manual. So if the guy also needs to change gear whilst negotiating the corner ...

...it's quite likely someone will say "where did he learn to negotiate like that?".