It should be, yes, and it was when our nation was a healthy representative republic. You keep an eye on thing as they develop, and mark my words. The license to drive will increasingly be denied or pulled for more and more "offenses" to the state, which have nothing to do with driving. More and more requirements will be attached to getting a license, many of which will have nothing to do with driving.
One small kudsu seed planted will cover a whole forest and you will find yourself covered up in spite of your good intentions and support for your state. There will come a time when the added requirements for renewing your license will make you sick to your stomach with a fear you can't quite put your finger on. It will be the reduction of your natural liberties that finally cut to the quick and you'll not be able to acknowledge it because you will be too invested for too long. 