Cheap Car Insurance for Teens
There are few things more freeing for a teen than getting a driver’s license and driving around town. Like with any drivers, most states require teenagers to carry insurance coverage while driving.
At The General, we pride ourselves in offering coverage to drivers usually considered high-risk—and that includes teen drivers. Find resources and other helpful information for parents and teens to stay safe on the road and insured.
Discounts on Auto Insurance for Teens
If you have car insurance coverage from The General, consider adding your teenager to your policy to keep costs low. Depending on your state of residence, there are also some other ways to save on auto insurance for teens.
Good Student Discount
If your student has a 3.0 GPA or higher, in some states, you may be able to send in their report card for an additional discount on their insurance rate.
Resources for Parents and Teens
Explore additional car insurance and driving resources for new, young drivers and their parents.
Teens and Car Insurance
Explore tips on saving money on teen auto insurance.
Learn how to get your new teen driver affordable car insurance.
Find out why car insurance rates increase after an accident.
Safety Resources for Teen Drivers
Teach your teen about the dangers of grooming themselves while behind the wheel.
Explore this list of safety tips for new drivers.
Learn how defensive driving can keep you safe on the road.
Explore these tips for driving safely on wet, slippery roads.
Learn what safety features to look for in your next family car.
Parents and teens will love our app to manage policies, make payments, and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I put my 16-year-old on my car insurance?
If your teenager is living with you and/or financially dependent on you and driving your car, you’ll need to add them to your car insurance policy. While you may not want to pay the extra cost of adding them to your policy, it could help them in the long run. State laws and policies vary, but in many cases, you would need to cosign your teenager for them to get their own policy, which can be very expensive for them also.
Is car insurance expensive for teenagers?
Car insurance can be pricy for teenagers if they must have their own policies. Insurance companies factor in various things when determining insurance rates, including driving record, the kind of car they drive, and frequency of driving. Since teenagers don’t have driving records yet, insurance rates might be high for a teenager on their own.
Can a teenager get their own car insurance policy?
Teens can get their own car insurance policies, but parents should consider adding teens to their policy if it could help secure a lower rate. If your teenager owns their car and it is in their name, however, they will need to get their own policy.
How much is insurance for a new driver?
New drivers, whether they are teens or not, may face higher insurance rates because of a lack of driving record. Other factors, however, may help reduce those rates, such as driving an older, used model of car. Depending on your state, any discounts you may already have on your policy—such as multiple policy discounts, etc.—can also help keep costs low for adding your teenager or a new driver to your policy.
Can my teenager drive my car?
If your teenager is over 16 years old, living with you, and insured on your policy, they can drive your car. Depending on your state laws and your policy, they can drive your car when they get their permit as well.
