... The UK has a rather well-developed driver education system, and one of the toughest tests, and consequently we have the lowest road deaths (per capita, per vehicle and per mile - doesn't matter how you measure it) of almost anywhere in the world. ...
The difference between UK and Sweden and Netherlands is that the risk of injury for cyclists is much higher here and the number of serious injuries is increasing.
In the Netherlands kids of about 11 have to do a practical and theory cycling exam in school. If the petition called for Bikeability level 3 as a prerequisite for a UK driving licence then high schools would be queuing up to provide it.