Teen Auto Insurance Discount For Females
Reader’s Question:
I want to know , what is the average auto insurance rate for a 16 year old teenager female?
May
Great Falls, MT
A 16 year old, On average, can expect to pay 2.52 times the base rate for their auto insurance. So for example, if your parents pay $500 for a year of auto insurance, then adding a 16 year old can expect to pay $1260 for a year of auto insurance.
You have to be rated with various factors to provide an accurate rate. In New Jersey a 16 year old may pay 3.2 times the base rate, however in Montana they pay 1.9 times the base rate.
There are things a 16 year old teenager can do to bring down the cost of their car insurance premium. Generally, it is cheaper to be added to your parent’s insurance policy than for you to buy your own. Most carriers will give discounts for getting at least a “B” average in school. This is often referred to as good student discount. Taking a recognized defensive driving courses or driver’s educational program may also help to lower a teenager’s insurance rate.
