During the first 180 days of an Indiana probationary license, may a 19-year-old carry an unrelated friend with no qualifying front-seat supervisor?

Correct answer: No; no passenger exception applies.

Why

For the first 180 days, a driver under 21 cannot carry passengers unless every passenger is a listed family member or a qualifying licensed person is in front. Listed family members include the driver's child or stepchild, sibling including step- or half-sibling, spouse, parent or legal guardian, and grandparent. Alternatively, a licensed person at least 25 or licensed spouse at least 21 must occupy the front seat. This question has neither exception.

Verified against Indiana Driver's Manual · Probationary passenger restriction · p. 15