UK vs US – 5 Things the UK Does Better

2. UK vs US: DRIVING

Let’s skip the debate about which side is the wrong side. What I mean is how the British maneuver the car and approach other drivers. Living in an environment where almost everything is smaller compared to the United States, Brits seem to have learned how to fit a car into a shoebox if the situation calls for it.

Additionally, the manners they should have in conversations and social interactions also extend to the street. If you listen to the streets of New York City, you will be flooded with the sound of horns slamming, people shouting obscenities, and sirens screaming. Yes, the sounds of London’s emergency teams can really get you going, but they’re not backed up by angry people honking and swearing at each other.

Almost all drivers in the UK seem to follow the understood system of giving way to someone who needs it on the road. Turning right (which would disrupt traffic here) isn’t too difficult, as people quickly stop and let you pass. In contrast, in the US, it is always painful to try to get out of a place and go in the opposite direction.

And, roundabouts replacing many traffic light intersections are genius.