I'm a British American in America. Everyone I know has a kettle of some kind. Often it's one that sits on the hob. Electricity here is 110 rather than 240 volts so an electric kettle is slower.
I know no one who uses disposable plates and cutlery every day, or even at all other than at parties.
We have a primary care physician (called a PCP). Usually they refer us to specialists. Many specialists want a referral, but some you can just call and arrange to see. Your PCP might be a paediatrician if you're a child, an ob-gyn if you're a woman of reproductive age, a geriatrician if you're older, etc.
Re USA driving tests I had to drive round the block, literally one block. Then drive forwards into a space. I don't see how anyone can fail.
I took my test in Seattle 25 years ago and even back then it was far more than just driving round a block. Two of my kids have recently taken the Maine driving test and it's nothing like that - in fact it's very much like my UK test taken 30 years ago. Approx 2/3 fail.
USA Question: Do all high schools do 'Drivers Ed' (as seen on various TV programmes)? Is that just basic theory, or is it full on learning to drive enough to pass a test?
In my state... No ours doesn't do that. At age 15 you can sign up with a drivers ed company and do 35 hours of theory classes, then take your theory test. Then you get a learner's permit, and you do 70 hours of supervised driving, then once you're 16 you can take your test. Then your driving is restricted for 9 months - no friends in the car with you, zero alcohol tolerance, no driving 12pm to 5am, etc.
No - I wouldn't generally drive 3 hours for a meal and I don't know anyone who would. There is one place upstate that's very famous and in the middle of nowhere, but I haven't been able to bring myself to drive 3 hours for it. My limit is about 3/4 hour.