IC, if the person is eagle-eyed they won't accept it. But most just glance at it, look at name and pic and move on. If not, try another clerk a few mins later. Helps if you keep it in my your wallet pocket.
Don't let it lapse for too long brah. i let mine go 3 months without knowing it, plus I was in prison at the time. When I got out I had to take the written and driving test all over again with tthe 16 year olds and slants.