I'll happily jump on a bike and drive around happily somewhere like India (aside from the drunken truckers) but I'm very reluctant to do the same in the UK.
Seems to be a culture here of 'if you're in my way, then I've got the right to run you over' - doesn't make a difference if you're walking you dog, riding a bike or driving your car.
That's my experience of the cities anyway, I'm not sure about rural areas... I've lived in rural Ireland on and off and found people ever courteous and considerate to other road users.
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