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How do you get cheap car insurance for a teenager?
My daughter just got her license. We bought her a car and she needs insurance. How do you get cheap insurance for a teenager?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Teenagers are new and inexperienced drivers, so insurance companies consider them *higher risk**. A high-risk driver will also pay more for insurance than someone who has a clean driving record or more experience.
The cheapest way to get insurance for a teenager is to add them as an additional driver to your current policy. If your name is on the title for her car, you also are required to be on an insurance policy with her.
While you can expect your rate to increase, adding her as a driver to your policy is typically the cheaper option.
To save money when adding your daughter to your policy, you can find out if your insurance offers any discounts. Insurance companies often offer discounts for good grades or taking a driver training course.
If your rate skyrockets after adding your daughter, use
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