E. Dennis

Young Drivers Insurance - How it Differs From Other Plans

Learn about the factors that are considered when young drivers apply for auto insurance.  See how a handful are unique to young drivers.

In addition to the standard factors used by auto insurance providers to calculate auto premiums and subsequent discounts (i.e. driving record, car type, mileage, theft prevention, etc.) the following are additional considerations applied to the young driver:

Most insurance companies will consider young people to be in the high-risk category until they reach their mid-20's.

Boys are statistically a higher insurance risk than girls. They drive more, drive faster, engage in reckless driving more often and are issued more DUI's than their female peers.

Young drivers and their parents will qualify for discounts if they participate in additional safety courses (including online courses).

Young people will qualify for lower insurance premiums once they begin establishing (good) credit.

Being an active part of the community will help young drivers obtain additional discounts.

Students on the honor-roll, dean's list or the like qualify for a "Good Student Discount." One major insurance provider offers up to a 15% discount for doing well in school.

Teens who drive compact or mid-size cars will pay lower premiums than those who drive sport cars or larger SUV's.

A consistently clean driving record is extremely important. Some insurance companies will give reduced rates after defined intervals of driving accident and infraction-free. One major auto insurer gives teens the opportunity to earn up to 5% off their premium for every six months without an accident. Similarly, traffic accidents will typically nullify all the discounts listed above.

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