My own personal belief is that the mark of the beast is coming, but not yet. I think it is a few years down the road.

When it arrives, people will have no doubt as to the reason they are taking it, and it won't be for a driver's license.

People will know that it is for the purpose of worshipping the antichrist. They will know who he is, and people will either take, or not take, the conscious step to worship him.

Of course, those that do not worship him will also not be able to buy or sell, and will otherwise be persecuted.

JMO.