Scary stuff... I was born in Finland where you have to pass a driving test during the summer AND winter (driving conditions being different in the rain, snow and ice, as we know) before the final driving licence is given - and there is of course the theory exam (10-12 hrs of lessons before you can take the exam if I remember right) first and then you get to drive a car with the instructor... so I suppose the basics on HOW to drive are indeed slightly different to the US
People on the phone, reading newspapers and putting on make-up (or shaving) etc while driving really get on my nerves also