When can you drive with passengers under the age of 18 without supervision if you have a Junior Operator License (JOL)?

To drive with passengers under the age of 18 without supervision while holding a Junior Operator License (JOL) in Massachusetts, you must have held the JOL for at least six months or be at least 18 years old. This regulation is in place to promote safety and ensure that new drivers have adequate experience before they carry additional passengers who are also young and potentially distracting.

In the context of the other options, holding the JOL for only three months would not provide sufficient experience in driving under various conditions, which is essential for the safety of both the driver and passengers. Driving immediately after receiving the JOL also does not align with Massachusetts law, as it would not allow for the necessary skill development period. Completing a driver education course is beneficial for skill acquisition, but it does not independently grant the right to drive with passengers under 18 without supervision; the timeline is essential in this scenario.