Missouri Teen Licensing & Permits

Under Missouri's Graduated Driver License program, an Intermediate License holder (age 16–17) is restricted to how many passengers under 19 during the first 6 months?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against Mo. Rev. Stat. §302.178
A

No limit.

MO restricts passenger counts during the first 6 months.

B

1 passenger under 19 who is not an immediate family member.

Correct answer

C

3 passengers.

The limit is stricter during the first 6 months.

D

No passengers allowed at all.

Family members and one non-family youth are permitted.

Detailed Explanation

Missouri's GDL program limits 16-17-year-old Intermediate License holders to ONE passenger under 19 who is not an immediate family member during the first 6 months. After 6 months, the limit rises to three such passengers. The rule is designed to reduce peer-distracted teen crashes.

Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. §302.178

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