Cheap Young 19 Year Old Driver Insurance
Reader’s Question:
I am turning 19 and I want to have my own car insurance. My dad says it won’t come cheap. How can I prove him wrong?
Michael
Houston, TX
Your dad has his reasons why he thinks you won’t be able to get cheap insurance for your vehicle. Most of the top insurance companies charge high premiums on young drivers like you. This is due to the fact that most of the incidents of theft, fire, and road mishaps involve young drivers. Most automobile insurance companies also regard young drivers as careless and irresponsible, so higher charges are in store for young drivers like you.
In order to get cheap young driver insurance, you should prove to the insurance company that you are responsible enough to handle your own car. You should enroll in a defensive driving school so that you can present yourself as a responsible driver. You should pick a driving school that is recognized by most vehicle insurance companies.
Another way to get cheap young driver insurance is to get good grades at school. Most straight A students get cheap rates for car insurance. You should strive to perform well in school.
Lastly, another proven way to avail of cheap young driver insurance is to buy safe vehicles. Forget sports cars since these are more prone to accidents.
Cheaper Auto Insurance For Young Drivers in Nebraska
Reader’s Question:
Why is insurance for young drivers too expensive? My daughter is applying for one and all the insurance quotes she’s getting reveals too high rates for her taste. Thanks
Marjorie
Omaha, NE
Insurance for young drivers has traditionally been more expensive compared to those of elder drivers. Insurance companies have been strict when it comes to rating insurance for teenage drivers since young drivers are more prone to committing mistakes on the road that can result to car accidents, injuries and damages.
Another reason why insurance for young drivers is expensive is because young drivers do not have a lengthy driving record to speak of. This is a result, of course, of the short time they have as drivers. But since automobile insurance companies put premium on the driving tendencies and skills of their policy holders, young drivers are at the raw end of the deal, and thus have to pay more for their vehicle insurance.
Yet another factor which contributes to higher insurance rates for young drivers is the fact that they usually drive unsafe vehicles like sports cars. It is not surprising that car insurance companies charge highly on their insurance coverage since sports cars are known to be involved in a lot of road accidents.
16 Year Old Teen Car Insurance in Wyoming
Reader’s Question:
I have a 16 year old teen and she wants to start driving but I can’t afford car insurance so can she drive a car that is under my name and her mother’s name if she gets her license. Does she need to have insurance right when she obtains her license in Wyoming?
Jim
Cheyenne, WY
According to the Wyoming’s mandatory auto liability insurance law, anyone operating a motor vehicle must satisfy the state’s financial responsibility limits of 25/50/20.
In addition to that, under the Wyoming financial responsibility law, liability policy means an owner’s or an operator’s policy of liability insurance, certified as proof of financial responsibility, and issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state, to or for the benefit of the individual named as insured.
Plus, when your teen daughter is getting a license, since she is under 18, you as the parents will need to sign a minor’s release form. Part of this form may include being responsible for the minor while he is operating a vehicle or keeping insurance coverage so find out from the WY DOT exactly what the release form states.
Auto Insurance for Teens – Driving With No Insurance?
Reader’s Question:
I want to know what will happen if I get pulled over and I have no insurance? I’m under the age of 18 and I live in KY.
Jane
Newark, NJ
The State of Kentucky requires all drivers to carry liability coverage in the amounts of 25/50/10. The penalties for operating a vehicle without Kentucky auto insurance can be rather severe. First offense that you are caught, you will need to go to court and can be fined between $500 to $1000 or be imprisoned for not more than 90 days or both.
Your KY auto registration and license plates can be suspended for one year or until proof of auto insurance is provided. It is also possible that you will lose your license for up to a year. The penalties will increase for each subsequent infraction of not having proper proof of auto insurance.
If you do not yet have your full Kentucky license because of the graduated licensing system and being under 18, there may be other penalties.
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