When teenage drivers take the opportunity to compare auto insurance rates, they will find themselves on the right path to getting the cheapest coverage around. There really isn’t any other way for a driver to know if they are getting the lowest price, which is why we stress the importance of comparing quotes from providers. It doesn’t matter how long you have been driving or what your driving record looks like, most companies will give out their estimation of how much it would cost to sell you a policy that includes the coverage options you want. By gathering these quotes, the driver then has a valid list of prices to look at and find the lowest quote.

Quotes For Teenage Drivers
Teenagers are in their own group of drivers for a number of reasons. First, they have very little driving experience compared to other drivers. This lack in experience means the young drivers have not been in many driving situations that have demonstrated their ability to drive safely. Statistics show teenage drivers have a high risk of being involved in accidents with other drivers or with permanent structures. Because of these statistics, insurers enforce teenage drivers to pay a much higher premium for their coverage to stay ahead of the cost of paying for their claims. Insurers would lose profits if they gave these high risk drivers the benefit of the doubt and charged them less.

Even though teenagers get charged a higher rate for their insurance, they can still compare quotes from different companies to see which company will give them the lowest price. There are a couple of ways to effectively gather quotes to find the lowest cost. The first way is to contact the local insurers and ask how much they would charge for the policy of your choice for the teenager. They will need information about the driver and car, and you will ask your questions. Then, you’ll move onto the next insurer in the area, call, ask and answer the same questions to get their estimate. This process continues on until the driver has enough prices to look at and compare to find the lowest price.

A second method, which is less time consuming and very easy to accomplish, is to use our quote comparison tool. We offer this tool to drivers of all ages, but it is especially useful to find low rates for teenage drivers. Beginning with the zip code box on our homepage, enter in the local zip code and watch a new page open containing a short list of questions. These questions need to be answered honestly and accurately, and they pertain to the driver and the vehicle needing insurance. Answering the questions will go quicker if the applicant knows basic information about the vehicle and the teen driver. After the questions have been answered, there will be a list of quotes available to look through. The company name’s that have offered the quotes will also be available next to the estimated prices. Drivers should not only compare the prices that are given but also take a look into the companies too.

Different Prices For Different Teenagers
Another way to find lower prices is by asking around to see what other drivers are paying for their automobile insurance, but this method can be misleading. Companies offer prices to their drivers because of the driver’s circumstances, which all play a factor in the driver’s level of risk. These young drivers, as mentioned earlier, have a very high level of risk because the chances of them being involved in an accident are high due to their inexperience on the road. You can ask what other drivers are paying for their insurance, but it might not be worthwhile since your rates will probably differ from the person you’re talking to.

The factors that affect a teen driver’s insurance rates include the following:

• Driver’s gender
• Age
• Address
• Purpose of driving
• Type of vehicle

The driver’s gender – male or female – plays a very significant role in determining the rates of a teen driver. Back to statistics, young male drivers are involved in or cause more accidents than young female drivers. This may not seem true in every situation, but as a whole this is the truth. Young males will pay higher rates for their insurance than young females due to this fact.

Age always plays a role in determining rates, whether it’s a teenager or someone in their 40s. Teens, however, obviously don’t have as much driving experience as a 40 year old, and therefore are charged more because their level of risk is higher. More teenagers cause accidents than experienced drivers do, and as a precaution of the insurer, they charge higher rates for this class of drivers. However, a 19 year old who has been driving since they were 16 years old and has a clean, spotless driving record, may be able to start seeing the benefits of a good driver status by getting a discount.

The address of the driver, or the location where the vehicle is stored at night, is important because the insurer can find out the crime level of that area. An area with a higher number of reported crimes indicates to the insurer the chance of the driver needing to file a claim due to theft or vandalism.

The last two, the purpose of driving and the type of vehicle, determine the teen’s rate because it shows how often the teen is driving and what the teen is driving. When the sole purpose of the teen to drive is for school and work, they are less prone to getting in an accident because they were out driving friends around for fun. The more a teen (or any driver) is driving a vehicle on the road, the higher their chances are of being involved in an accident and the insurer needing to pay out the claim. If the vehicle is one that is expensive and new, it will cost the insurer more money to fix any damages that may occur. Expensive vehicles are expensive to insure. However, vehicles with safety features will be charged less. Finding out which vehicles are insurance friendly will help the teen save money on their insurance.

The cheapest insurance for young drivers is always found by looking around at what is being offered by other companies. Couple this with utilizing discounts that are available to the teen, and they’ll be paying the least amount for their insurance possible.