What may graduated licensing restrict for newly licensed drivers?

Graduated licensing is designed to help new drivers gain experience and skills in a controlled manner before granting them full driving privileges. One of the key restrictions under graduated licensing programs often involves limitations on nighttime driving and the number of passengers that can accompany new drivers.

These restrictions are put in place because statistics show that new drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents during nighttime when visibility is reduced and conditions can be more challenging. Limiting the number of passengers helps minimize distractions and allows new drivers to focus more on developing their driving skills without the added pressure of multiple passengers, which can increase the likelihood of risky behavior.

The other options provided do not typically reflect the core components of graduated licensing. Daylight driving restrictions are generally not a feature of these programs, and highways tend to have uniform speed limits that apply to all drivers, regardless of licensing status. Finally, while the age of the driver is considered in the licensing process, it is not a restriction imposed by graduated licensing itself, but rather a factor that determines eligibility for the program. Therefore, the focus on nighttime driving and passenger restrictions is critical to the graduated licensing system, making it the correct choice.