The first step that should be taken to locate affordable car insurance for a younger motorist is to determine whether or not it would be cheaper for the youth to be added on to a parent’s existing policy or obtain coverage on their own. In some cases adding the child can save a good amount of money and would be the best option, but one must keep in mind that the parent’s current provider may not be the most affordable for young drivers.

Before deciding not to become insured together on one policy, parents and youths should shop around to see if they find a company that would be more inexpensive than the current carrier. Keep in mind that if the parent owns a high end or sporty vehicle then the chances are that rates will probably increase substantially once the youth comes into the equation, but if the child will be operating the vehicle rather than one of their own this could still be the best option.