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There is tonnes of training out there available for people that want it. Most councils will fund training and some even pay for you to attend a one day maintenance course for free. cycle training uk do lessons that are designed specifically for whatever you want- whether its a teenager, or a family, or an experienced rider, you can get training that suits what you are interested in.
Making it compulsory probably would prevent even more people than are prevented by fear as it is. In Holland, Sweden (etc. etc.) cycling skills are passed down through the generations and nobody feels the need for training over there. Nearly everyone is a cyclist too so that makes a difference in their attitude on the days when they are driving a car.