In fact, there are drivers' licences which require a more experienced driver as a passenger in some European countries. Eg. new drivers in Serbia can only driv

In fact, there are drivers' licences which require a more experienced driver as a passenger in some European countries. Eg. new drivers in Serbia can only drive cars with 80kW or more powerful engines if they have a passenger with 5+ years of driving experience (well, they hold a licence for that long). Yes, they are obviously solving for a different problem. If you are unable to build up social manners to reject people you don't feel like driving, you can always get a two seater and pull the passenger seat out.