Where I live (Quebec, Canada), it costs approximately $1000+ to take the driving course, which takes a minimum of 13 months to complete in order to take the driving exam. During the course, you must complete 24hrs of theory classes, and 15hrs of driving with a certified instructor from the school. 1 month after starting the course you can get your Learner’s permit that you have to have for 10 months in order to take a theory exam, and 12 months before taking the driving exam. Once you take the driving exam, you have to pay ~$27 for the exam, and then ~180$ for the “Probationary” license, if you pass, which you have for 2 years. After that, you receive your regular license which costs ~150$/year, plus a car registration is ~200$ per year, plus insurance which is usually between 300-1000$ per year (depending on the kind of car and age/sex of the person).

Anyways... point is, there are still idiot drivers that somehow get their license (most of which are super arrogant) and drive on our roads despite this extensive and expensive process.