Easiest and Hardest Countries To Learn and Obtain Driving License From

Everyone dreams of driving a car when they grow up. However, for some of them, the dream of getting behind the car's steering and driving a car legally is tougher than others, mainly because of tough tests and other procedures. For others, it is easier because the country they reside in has less strict laws. To understand this better, let us take a look at the easiest and hardest countries to learn and obtain a driving license:

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COUNTRIES WHERE YOU CAN EASILY LEARN DRIVING:

MEXICO

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In Mexico, one does not need to take a practice test to acquire an official license. By just passing a theoretical exam, one can obtain their own driver's license. The age eligibility is 15 years.

QATAR

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In Qatar, one can start driving legally from the age of fourteen years itself. The age limit here is lower than the one set in Mexico. Also, you only need to pay 30 euros (Rs 2500) to undertake a driving test, which is very low as compared to the global average of 75 euros ( Rs 6300).

CANADA

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Learning to drive in Canada is very easy and even though one has to pass the driving test to get hold of a license, it is not quite tough.

THE U.S.

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Getting a driver´s license in USA can be easy or tough depending on which state you live in as rules vary. The average legal driving age in the United States is 16. Drivers between 16-18 necessarily need to hold a learner´s permit for a mandated period of time and undergo a vision test and written test to get a permit. Some states also insist on fixed hours of driving course before applying for a permanent one. The rules are a little easier if you are over 18 years of age. Taking up a driving course is not mandated by many states and test fee can be as low as USD 10 (Missouri) or as high as USD 89 (Washington).

COUNTRIES WHERE LEARNING AND GETTING A LICENSE IS NOT SO EASY:

FINLAND

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Finnish citizens are required to pass three phases of testing before they can get their driving licenses. Once they clear the basic instruction test, they are allowed to take theory and practical tests, which for the record, are quite challenging.

JAPAN

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As per the test's regulations, all applicants are supposed to keep the speed under 19 mph, failing which their candidature will be dismissed. Breaking red lights also leads to dismissal. Their lane positions also play a key role during the test.

GERMANY

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The failure rate of a driver's test is very high in Germany. If one does not clear the test even on their third attempt, they are required to go back to the driving school. Germans take a total of 14 theoretical classes followed by 12 driving lessons.

SAUDI ARABIA

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The fee for taking a driver's test in Saudi Arabia is approximately 590 SAR. A driver's license in the country is only valid for 10 years. However, there are three ways of getting a license in Saudi – You can apply for a new license; You can convert your national license; You can use your international driving license (if you have one).

Getting a driving license is preceded by lessons and tests in most countries. However, some countries have lenient protocols for driving tests whereas others are very strict.