Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Car Insurance for Young People - Teens Drive for Less


By Marlene Fritz

Do you have a teen your young adult in your home that needs car insurance? Are you, yourself, under the age of twenty-five? If you have researched premiums, you probably already have already realized that finding affordable policy premiums is one of your toughest tasks. Any driver who has not hit their twenty-fifth birthday, will be put in a higher risk class. Sometimes it cost more to insure a teen driver than it does to insure both of the teen's parents!

Tips to Insure A Younger Driver

1. Insurers love multiple policies from one family. If your family has more than one car, more than one driver, or even a home to insure, you may do well to combine all of your coverage with the same company.

Do not always asume that your old company will give you the best deal though. It is always in your best interest to shop around for the insurer who really wants to compete for your family's business.

Driver's education classes earn better rates with some companies. Sometimes these are taken at school, but these days, it is more common to find a private company that offers them. The classes, which include classroom time, as well as time behind the wheel, may cost a few hundred dollars. This should be balanced against premium discounts, and the fact that they really have been proven to turn out better drivers.

3. Good students, with a B average or above, may also qualify for additional discounts. Insurer statistics have shown that reponsible students just tend to be better drivers too.

4. Consider the type of car a younger driver will operate. Some cars are just cheaper to insure, and most companies offer discounts for anti-theft devices or auto safety features. In addition, you may be able to name your younger driver on the car in your family, if there is a choice, that is less expensive to cover. A qualified agent or company rep may be able to help you with advice for your own family's specific situation.

You probably want to keep your teen driver away from any specialty cars. A high octane sports car will probably cost a lot to insure anyway, and having a young driver will just double the issues. Let Junior become an experienced driver in a more sedate vehicle first, and then when he has proven he is a good driver for a few years, the sports car can be a reward later.

Always compare quotes. Calling around to several insurers or agents can take up time, but online forms allow you to compare policies and premiums from the comfort of your own computer.

If actually teaching a son or daughter to drive is one of the toughest things you have to do, then finding a good and affordable auto policy may be the secondd hardest. But you can take steps to help you out. Good luck, and drive safely.

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