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Can a 16-year-old drive with passengers in Texas?
I just turned 16 and got a brand new truck, which I’m super pumped about. As you can imagine, I’d love to drive my friends around as soon as possible. Does Texas law allow me to drive with them in the car?
Samuel Todd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Wow, what a great combo—turning 16 and getting a truck! Though it depends on the circumstances, a 16-year-old who has a provisional license in Texas can usually drive with family members and one passenger who is under 21 in their vehicle.
We’ll break it down for you step-by-step.
First, if you’re 16 and still have your learner’s license, the only passenger you’ll be able to drive is an adult who is 21 years or older. Once you’ve had your learner’s license for six months and turn 16, you can get your provisional license.
If you’ve got your provisional license, you’ve got a better shot at being able to carry passengers. You can drive your family members around, as well as one passenger who is under 21. So, you might not be able to show off your sweet new truck to all your friends right away, but you can still drive them one at a time.
Finally, once you’ve got your adult license (usually when you turn 18), you are free to drive without restrictions!
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