India, July 20 -- A post surfacing on social media has made some new claims about driver's license rules for older Americans. The post claimed that from July 2025, the US Department of Transportation would require drivers aged 70 years old or above to complete eye exams, road tests and cognitive screenings to keep their licenses.

The post stated that drivers aged 70 to 80 would be required to renew every four years, those aged 81 to 86 every two years, and drivers aged 87 and older every year. It also claimed that there will be mandatory annual road tests and eye exams for drivers over 87 years of age.

Despite the viral claims, no such national law is in place, cleveland.com reported. States have their own driver's license rules. Howeve...