I'm sure countries in EU vary as well. You probably need less training to successfully drive in southern Spain than you do above the arctic circle in Finland.

I'm sure countries in EU vary as well. You probably need less training to successfully drive in southern Spain than you do above the arctic circle in Finland. I think part of the difference may also be that in USA you need to drive to participate in society (fundamental right -ish) whereas in much of Europe driving is seen as a privilege, albeit a very useful privilege.