An Indian-origin doctor, sharing her experience of obtaining a driving license in the UK, described the process as much more rigorous than in India.Sunita Sayammagaru wrote in a post on X that getting a driving license in India seems relatively easy, but the UK system requires a much higher level of skill and awareness.She said she already had an Indian license when she moved to the UK in 2007, but soon realized that her driving skills were not up to standard.“I realized how pathetic my driving was,” he wrote, adding that he had not been taught a large part of what was expected of drivers in the UK.According to their post, the UK licensing process involves both a theory test and a practical test, where candidates are closely assessed on several aspects of driving.He explained how testers check the use of mirrors, lane discipline, signaling, parking skills, speed control and the ability to navigate complex intersections.During her first attempt, she failed the practical exam.He said the examiner pointed out a major mistake – despite otherwise acceptable driving – was failing to do full mirror and shoulder checks before pulling out at an intersection.“He said the rest of my driving was fine and he was strict with me, but it was for my own good,” she wrote.She reapplied for a test two weeks later and was assessed again by the same examiner, which she said made her nervous.However, she passed in her second attempt.Sayammagaru also noted that many Indian drivers he knew had failed the UK test multiple times despite years of driving experience at home.“It’s very strict,” she said.Despite the difficulty, he argued that such standards are necessary.“Driving license tests should be rigorous. This ensures the safety of oneself and others,” he wrote.His post has since resonated with many users online, many of whom agree that stricter testing could make roads safer.