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Benny, that "driving is a privilege" is just governmental b.s.
Driving is not a privilege or a right, it is an activity that governments like to regulate very closely so they can make as much money as possible. Granted, some regulation is definitely needed, but driving is a privilege like paying taxes is a privilege, getting building permits is a privilege, buying a dog license is a privilege.....



Neither agreeing or disagreeing here, nor making any political commentary that might be inappropriate. Just an observation (even if slightly convoluted).
If any rights can be regulated, then they become privileges granted by the government, not rights. Since I can think of no rights that are not subject to some degree of regulation, then we have none, only "privileges". Of course you can look at degree of regulation; is it truly for public safety, that is, you can't yell fire in a crowded theater and expect be protected by the right to free speech. Or is it arbitrary (e.g., you can't say something because it pissses someone off)
So the question becomes; is driving regulated for public safety (albeit a way to collect a tax)? Or is it arbitrary? Restricted to a "privileged" few?
Under these definitions, one could conclude that driving is indeed a right, since anyone who can show ability (though with some of drivers I've seen, that's questionable ) is allowed a drivers license, although applicable taxes must be paid. If one, however, flagrantly refuses to operate their vehicle in a safe manner, they can lose that right, just as felons can lose their rights by not following the laws of society.

Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también