Aside from my vitriol as a cyclist, since another cyclist being killed by a driver hits close to home, I really do feel this way.
We go out of our way to prevent people from doing things they are not competent in, for fear of public safety, but we'll give the license and keys to pretty much any 16 (or 116) year old who can drive around the block.
Just another way insurance, auto, and oil companies subvert the good of the public for their financial gain.
It isn't like anyone can accomplish anything without driving a vehicle. It's just a tool, and if you can't use it without harming yourself and/or someone else, let someone else swing the hammer for you.