Olivia Rodrigo's song "Drivers License" is widely believed to be about her heartbreak involving her "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" co- star Joshua Bassett. The song reflects the emotions Rodrigo experienced after a breakup, capturing the pain and confusion of young love lost. Rodrigo has shared that the inspiration came from her real-life experience of getting her driver's license and driving alone through the suburbs while crying about the breakup

. Fans speculate that the song also hints at a love triangle involving Joshua Bassett and another Disney star, Sabrina Carpenter, who is referenced in the lyrics as "that blonde girl" who made Rodrigo doubt herself. This speculation is fueled by the timing of the song's release and the public interactions and music releases from Bassett and Carpenter around the same time

. Rodrigo has not explicitly confirmed all details but has acknowledged that the song is deeply personal and born from her own heartbreak and emotional journey

. The song's poignant lyrics and emotional delivery have resonated widely, making it a defining track of her career and a significant pop culture moment.