I don't think the difficulty of getting a driver's license has that much to do with it as one would expect. In fact, sometimes you'll see the opposite result.

I don't think the difficulty of getting a driver's license has that much to do with it as one would expect. In fact, sometimes you'll see the opposite result. South Africa has one of the toughest driving tests (the K53). Not to mention that even applying and qualifying for one is an ordeal on its own. And yet, the fatality rate is around 32 per 100k. If you make it too hard for people to obtain a license, they'll get one illegally. If you make the test too hard, they'll do the same. If you make the test impractical, it becomes worthless. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/world/africa/30license.html?_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/world/africa/30license.htm...