Everyone is well aware of the high cost associated with insuring a young driver, especially if that young driver hasn’t been driving for very long. Parents shouldn’t shy away from that expense because it is state law that all drivers carry some form of financial responsibility or auto insurance. Instead, learn what can be done to save money on the young driver’s premium.

1. Look at what is being offered by many insurers.
It could be ideal for a young driver or their parents to be able to purchase auto coverage from a company that specializes in young driver insurance. While there are companies who specialize in high risk drivers (which is the category young drivers will find themselves in), there aren’t many insurers who cater only to young drivers. However, they can still find great rates if they search out what all companies are offering.

Comparing prices of the insurance companies around town will give the driver and his or her parents a better idea of who is charging less for their coverage. Taking advantage of our quote comparison tool will save time instead of having to talk to each insurer. Our tool begins with the driver or applicant entering in their local zip code. This is to ensure we provide quotes from the local area and not from somewhere else. Next will be questions regarding the driver and their driving history, the vehicle and the coverage that is wanted to be purchased. Submit these answers and the driver will be given a list of quotes, which can be used to choose a policy. The quote list is formatted so it is easier to find the cheapest price.

2. Study hard and earn good grades.
Young drivers may be eligible to receive a discount on their premium by earning good grades in school. Insurers have come to realize through statistical evidence that students who earn good grades in school have a better time avoiding being involved in accidents. They believe these students who can demonstrate their ability to perform well in stressful situations such as tests in school will also demonstrate the same ability to perform well while driving on public roads. A young driver may not receive good grades but be an incredibly responsible driver, but they won’t qualify for this discount. Encourage every teenager to receive good grades so they too can earn this discount. Knowing about this early enough may persuade them to do well long before they ever get their license.

3. Expect the young driver to help pay for their premium.
There is a thought that a person will take better care of something if they were the one to work hard to pay for it. This could be true with car insurance and may apply to your young driver. If a teenager or other young driver knows they are responsible to pay for part or all of their car insurance, they may be more inclined to follow rules and do what they can to keep the price as low as possible. This may push them to receive good grades to get that good student discount, and it could prevent them from speeding to avoid tickets and premium increases. This expectation of paying for the premium can also develop into house rules that must be obeyed to have the privilege of driving, such as driving only when the sun is up or only permitting the young driver to drive a certain number of miles per week to keep their time on the road limited. Limiting the car’s usage can also keep rates low as premiums are determined by the estimated annual mileage of the vehicle.

4. Sign up for higher deductibles.
When putting a policy together for a young driver, opt for a higher deductible to help keep the premium as cheap as possible. Some insurers offer deductibles in the ranges of $250, $500, or $1,000. The $250 deductible appears to be the most appealing, but the driver who chooses this deductible will pay more for their premium than if they had chosen the $1,000 deductible. The insurer’s thinking on this matter is if a policyholder files a claim and must pay their deductible first, the higher the deductible paid means the less the insurer will pay. A repair bill of $3,500 filed as a claim will first need to have the deductible paid. A deductible of $1,000 turns that bill into $2,500 for the insurer. Had the deductible been smaller, the insurer would have had to pay more. This is why they charge lower rates for people with higher deductibles.

5. Have the young driver drive an “insurance friendly” vehicle.
The type of vehicle the young driver will be driving will greatly impact their premium cost. A young driver driving a sports car should expect to pay a significantly higher amount of money for their insurance than a more experienced driver does. To get a list of insurance friendly vehicles, contact the insurer for their terms on which cars cost less for coverage. It’s usually the modest vehicles that have low mileage with lots of safety features that cost less to insure. Also take into consideration the cash value of the vehicle and whether or not it is worth having additional coverage such as comprehensive and collision.

6. Explore the possible savings of adding the young driver to the parent’s policy.
Even though a cheap rate may be found when using our quote comparison tool, don’t dismiss the possibility that the parent’s current insurer may be willing to match or even charge a cheaper price if they simply add the teen to their current policy. When people choose to group the drivers in their house onto one policy, the insurer will typically charge less per person than if they each had their own policy. You could see a few dollars worth of savings by checking out this option.

Utilizing all or some of these tips could help parents and young drivers see lots of savings when they go to purchase coverage. Finding cheap car insurance for young drivers is easy with all of the help we offer at QuoteClix.com. Between our quote tool and our suggestions for savings drivers are sure to find at least one way to save on their premium cost.