Who is responsible for the financial consequences of a minor's driving?

a. the dhsmv is responsible because it issued the license to the minor

b. the minor's parents or guardians are responsible

c. if the minor wasn't at fault, no one is responsible

d. the minor is fully responsible for all the costs

Answer: b. the minor's parents or guardians are responsible

The minor's parents or guardians are responsible for the financial consequences of a minor's driving, whether the minor has a license or not. It is a law under a legal concept called "vicarious liability" imposed in most states in the U. S