the USA... land of the car loving enthusiasts for over 100 years, and also, the country at war with driving

Speed traps,
 abnormally low speed limits,
gratuitous court fees,
 registration fee hikes,
rising insurance rates,
criminally high tolls,
license plate cameras,
speed cameras,
the loss of street parking in urban areas,
 taxes on parking garages,
and parking tickets.

We’re told it’s for safety, for progress.

Yet, there’s nothing being done to improve average citizens’ skills through the cheapest of all methods: Education.

The DMV driving test? Doesn't test your ability to drive, nor your knowledge of all the driving laws. (See http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2014/08/what-keeps-americans-from-being-tested.html )

http://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/949/youre-all-cowards-why-the-morgan-3-wheeler-cannonball-record-matters