Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

juniors-license

Noun
/ˈdʒu.njɚzˈlaɪ.səns/
Definition
A junior’s license is a type of driver’s license that is issued to young or inexperienced drivers, typically those between the ages of 16 and 18, allowing them to drive with certain restrictions.
Examples
  • She received her junior’s license last month and is excited to practice driving.
  • With a junior’s license, he is not allowed to drive after dark without adult supervision.
  • Many states have specific laws regarding the restrictions of a junior’s license.
Meaning
This license is designed to promote safe driving among younger individuals who are just starting to drive, often requiring supervision or limiting the number of passengers they can have in the vehicle.
Synonyms
  • provisional license
  • learner’s license
  • temporary license