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I agree with you about people pissing around with phones on busy roads, not paying attention is not safe and I too get wound up by "professional" riders i.e. uber eats / deliveroo riding like dicks.
However the statement above is far to general and comes across as a bit whiny. Wireless bluetooth headphones etc are fine to use phone and drive so also cycle. It also greatly depends where you are, I do occasionally ride over a mile locally without touching the bars and might pull my phone out for a text but I know the area well and it's quiet. I would not behave like that if I was leaving my hood and heading into town. I also like to pull on my helmet for longer rides. Especially when it's cold. Euph.