Hawaii Drivers Permit Practice Test

What happens when your driver's license expires?

1. You may drive during the grace period of 90 days

2. You can drive with a licensed driver

3. You may not drive but can renew within a year

4. You can drive to work only

The correct answer is: You may not drive but can renew within a year

When your driver's license expires, the regulations typically state that you may not legally drive until the license is renewed. However, many jurisdictions allow individuals to renew their expired licenses within a certain time frame, which can often extend up to a year. This means that while you are not permitted to drive with an expired license, you retain the option to renew it without having to retake the entire exam, as long as you do so within that timeframe. The other options suggest varying degrees of permissible driving with an expired license, which contradicts the law in most places. Driving during a grace period or only to work with an expired license is not generally allowed, and having a licensed driver accompany you is not a valid exception, either. Therefore, the correct understanding emphasizes that while driving is prohibited with an expired license, renewal options exist, making it important to address the expiration promptly.