The more people you allow to drive your vehicle on a regular basis, the greater the chances of your vehicle being in an accident. Teenagers are especially expensive to insure because they are the least experienced drivers.
A drivers education course can help ease the burden of insurance costs since it teaches your teenager defensive driving techniques. If your childs high school does not offer drivers education, try to find one offered by another school or a private firm in the area. After all, the cost of drivers education could be cheaper than the extra cost of your insurance. (Many insurers offer “good student” discounts as well.)
An adults driving experience can also affect your rates significantly. Dont assume that every adult you know has been driving since age 16 or is a competent driver with a clean record. Again, taking a defensive driving course is a good way for adults to prove they are responsible drivers, thus lowering their risk and their insurance rates. (This is a great solution for new couples who are jointly insured but unmatched in their driving skills or experience.)
