Hello dicksy
There is a distinct possibility that you and I might get through this forum without falling out............ for once! You are right regarding maxAB's post.
On that note, you've got me thinking about that % figure you quote. Although there are lot's of brits here(15-18% at least) majority of whom still have/revalidate their licence, there are also quite a few Europeans who hold JAR so i'd imagine the figure is at least 30-35% who do hold JAR. I know of several guys as well from D'under & Zim who hold these. I guess you'd call it 'an insurance policy'.