Andy Burnham government rules out rumoured change for drivers over 70Viral Facebook posts warn Labour Party leader Mr Burnham will "force drivers over 70 to face ‌new mandatory re-tests." View Image Viral Facebook posts warn Labour Party leader Mr Burnham will "force drivers over 70 to face ‌new mandatory re-tests." Andy Burnham's government has ruled out making drivers over 70 retake driving tests - after social media users misinterpreted the former Sir Keir Starmer administration's Road Safety Strategy. ‌Viral Facebook posts warn Labour Party leader Mr Burnham will "force drivers over 70 to face ‌new mandatory re-tests." In the Road Safety Strategy, launched back in January, drivers were told mandatory eyesight checks could be introduced for drivers over 70 renewing licences.