Teen Drivers

It’s no surprise that young drivers pay more for auto insurance than any other demographic—and for good reason. Whether you're a teenage driver on a family account or buying a policy on your own, there are ways to lower your insurance rates.

Insurance Guide for High School Graduates Heading to College

Preparing your recent high school graduate for the personal and financial responsibilities of college is never an easy task. Among budgeting, books and moving your college-aged child into a dorm, … more
Auto Insurance for College Students

If you're headed off to college or you're already in college and about to buy a car, you should take some time to study up on the basics of auto insurance for college students so you can get the … more
Insurance Costs for Teen Drivers Drop but Vary Widely by State

An unavoidable truth in the automotive world is that teenagers are risky drivers who are expensive to insure.

The fatal crash rate per mile driven for drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 is … more
Teen wheels: Is that junker safe?

A safe car is particularly important for teen drivers, whose lack of experience and maturity create a dangerous mix. But many parents can’t or don’t want to shell out for an … more
New teen driver? Reduce the financial pain

Your 16-year-old can't wait to get behind the wheel. But here's an unfortunate truth: Once you add your teen driver to your auto insurance policy you'll suffer a big financial hit.

How big? Last … more
5 apps and devices to monitor teen drivers

Your teen has finally hit the driving age.

Before you add him to your auto insurance policy, know the effect it will have: Your premium may soar because teens lack experience to make wise … more
10 states that could save teen lives with stricter driving laws

Graduated driver's license laws — designed to ease young drivers toward full driving privileges — have saved lives and reduced crashes.

The laws, which began to appear in the United … more
Should young drivers stay on their parents' auto policy or get their own? (Study)

There comes a time in most young drivers' lives when they have to ask themselves an important question: Should I get my own car insurance policy or add myself to the one my parents already have? A … more
The cost of insuring your teen driver? A premium jump of 80%

Teenagers are the riskiest drivers on the road – and consequently, they’re very expensive to insure.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor … more
Doug Herbert's take on personal tragedy: Teens need more behind-the-wheel-experience

In 2008, professional drag racing driver Doug Herbert lost his two teenage sons, Jon and James Herbert, in a car crash near their Charlotte, N.C., home.

The tragedy devastated him but … more
When texting leads to tragedy: The deadly consequences of texting while driving

When he was 19 and driving to work on the final day of summer in 2006, Reggie Shaw drove his car across the center line and crashed into two other cars, killing two people, James Furfaro, 38, and … more
Teen driver safety: Ways you can keep your young driver safe behind the wheel

Teenagers are the riskiest drivers on the road -- and this is apparent by how much insurers charge them or their parents for auto insurance.

According to Russ Rader, spokesman for the Insurance … more
3 steps to reduce your teen's auto insurance costs

You may be dreading the day your child is older enough to drive. And you have a good reason to be worried. When you add a teen driver to your car insurance policy, your premium can spike anywhere … more
Lower auto insurance rates for teen drivers

Handing over your car keys to your teenager for the first time is a memorable moment and you won’t forget it. You will be reminded of it every time you open your auto insurance bill. As soon as … more
The high costs of a teen DUI

Seventeen-year-old Josh hops into his car with girlfriend Ashley, and they head off to the prom. Afterward, they go to a party at their friend Zachary's house. Many of the party guests huddle around … more