That article seems to be BS. In England they've never had much in the way of stop and yield signs except at major intersections. They rely primarily on painted lines, symbols, and words on the road. That of course doesn't work here, given the snow.
Also there, cars driving too fast through small streets with houses is a common complaint, coming to quick stops at intersections, and passing each other where you wouldn't think two cars can fit through. When I inadvertently slip into my "English" driving mode in Toronto, people shout at me, wave their fingers at me, and stop their car dead while I'm passing because they are afraid I'm going to hit them.