(Drawbacks outweigh the advantages) In most countries, people take a driving test before they are granted a driving licence, and its renewal does not require retaking the test. Some bureaucrats, however, suggest that repetitive tests should replace the conventional "once in a lifetime test" policy.
Taking appropriate measures to stop road accidents is important due to their direct impact on the social environment, and forcing drivers to take regular driving tests could possibly be one such measure. But, this measure has more disadvantages than advantages.
The growing number of cars on the roads and reckless driving are the major causes of increasing road accidents these days. Therefore, many people, as well as some politicians, express their view that repetitive driving tests, and not just one test to get and renew the licence, should be in place.