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A provisional driver carries a passenger under 20. Who must also ride in the car?

  1. A licensed driver aged 21 or older
  2. A licensed driver aged 18 or older
  3. Any adult passenger
  4. A licensed driver aged 25 or older
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Correct answer: A licensed driver aged 25 or older

A parent, a guardian, or another California-licensed driver aged 25 or older must ride along.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 2. Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver’s License: Minor’s Restrictions and Exceptions, page 4

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026