is it hard to get a driving licence

It is not that hard here in the USA, and not that expensive either. I think it's $15.00 to get the license? that is if I'm not mistaken. Each state has a bit of a different test and costs, but for NC it's not that bad nor that hard. Also, I believe that different counties require different things depending on the road conditions. For instance, if you live in a rural area here in NC you would expect to have a lot of curvy roads and thus expect to be able to get through these in a safe manner, the road signs would be a bit different, such as deer crossing, and tractor crossing.

It's going on 30 Years since I passed Mine on the second attempt,so I'm not the one to ask about the current costs or difficulty..I couldn't tell you what it now costs here..The Driving test has changed here in the years since,we now have a 2 part test,a written one,and the practical...In my time,we had to identify just a few random road signs,and correctly answer a few questions on the Highway code..The first time,I wasn't ready,and took it to see what I needed to know...Passing depends on a number of things..Whether you're learning on a Manual or automatic car..If you're taking lessons,it might be possible to take the test in your instructor's car..that way,you'd be familiar with the car,its controls,and how it handles..Your instructor will know the routes the driving examiners would use,and can show them to you..know them and practise them often. I was watching a programme on drivers and driving last night,and one woman mentioned when learning for her test,her instructor would arrive to pick her up,get out of the driver seat leaving the car parked with the engine running,go around to the passenger seat and get in that side,leaving the car ready to go once She had put on her seatbelt and adjusted the mirrors and seat.. and on the day of Her test,She had to start the car for the examiner,and only then realised she'd never done this and wasn't sure how...! Use your Mirrors properly,and observe what's going on around you...use your indicators properly.It's a requirement here at a stop sign to put on the parking brake..if you have the same requirement,get into the habit of using it-it's a failing mark if you don't observe this. In Short-Know your car,read the road,follow instructions from the examiner and road signs..and good luck!