I don't know where you're based, but in the UK learning to drive includes a moderately hard theory test. So, you do learn about stopping distances, why you should indicate, simple car maintenance etc.
Anyone can learn the basic mechanics of driving (right pedal go fast, left pedal for changing gears, turny thing to change direction) - but we should teach so much more than that.
That theory test is still all about operations and basic maintenance. They don't cover fundamental engineering points like crumple zones, valve timing algorithms, or the metallurgy of the engine components.
I don't know where you're based, but in the UK learning to drive includes a moderately hard theory test. So, you do learn about stopping distances, why you should indicate, simple car maintenance etc.
Anyone can learn the basic mechanics of driving (right pedal go fast, left pedal for changing gears, turny thing to change direction) - but we should teach so much more than that.