Our son bought a car for his 18th Birthday! We had it thoroughly checked out by the local mechanic. It wasn’t a bomb. We insisted that the engine power was within the speedster range, much to his dismay. Once everything was in order, we were able to go and get the necessary drivers insurance. While there are many companies offering car insurance to young drivers, it was difficult to find affordable insurance. Some of these policies were only a third of what the car cost.
We knew the reasons for the high price of insurance for young drivers. We knew about the horrible accidents that young drivers caused. The vehicle was written off as a total loss. The reckless driving of young men and particularly young men drives the car insurance premium skyrocketing.
Research has clearly shown that the brain stages are still being developed in people between the ages of 16 and 26. Younger drivers are more likely to have bulletproof mentality because of their brain’s ability to control risk assessment. The brain’s early stages of development do not allow for mature brains until their twenties. Young drivers worldwide pay a high premium for car insurance.
Insurance companies may offer lower car insurance to young drivers, if certain conditions are met. This will include young drivers who have a clean driving record, with no traffic violations during probationary supervision.
Consider the car that the young driver will be driving – is it equipped with all the accessories that could distract from driving the vehicle? In some countries, the attention factor is important enough to limit the number of passengers to one. A car with teenagers talking may distract from the road. Insurance companies will look for cars that are more focused on safety than speed or power when quoting young drivers.
The insurance company will consider your teenager to have completed additional safety training. They will also accept documentation proving that they have had this training. Safety driving school offers more than just the regular on-road training.
These courses are conducted in open areas. Teen drivers go through speed and brake tests, and they’re shown what happens if they don’t know how to handle a car. The course is conducted in a safe environment using inflatable objects. Of course, impacts do not have any effect other than to show young drivers what would happen if there was a real brick wall or another vehicle in an accident.
Today’s companies are offering affordable insurance for young drivers. They will consider the vehicle’s safety, the driver’s age and any additional safety training the driver may have received.
With the right preparation, the right car and the right price you can get the best deal for your young driver. The fact that insurance companies are interested in young drivers is another reason. They understand that they may have to make a long-term commitment to them if they secure the policy at a young age. There are many insurance companies today that offer attractive policies to first-time car owners and drivers.
