So your teen has finally started driving. While this will help free up some of your own time (no more driving them around everywhere they need to go!), it’s understandably a bit nervewracking while they’re out there on the road by themselves. After all, we all know just how responsible we "thought" we were back at that age. But whether they’re driving your car or have one of their own, they need to be properly insured. If you live in the Monroe, CT area, the experts at Fida Insurance Group are here to help you get your teen driver the auto coverage they need before hitting the road.
It’s important to note that while a teen is driving supervised on a learner’s permit in Connecticut, they do not need their own insurance policy as long as the supervising driver has one. That said, they do need to have insurance once they are able to drive on their own. Most parents choose to add teens to their own auto policy for convenience purposes, although it is possible for you to get them their own individual coverage.
Now, because the accident risk is generally much higher for teens than it is for adults with some years of experience under their belts, the insurance premiums for teens are usually going to be much higher than your own. Nevertheless, you may be able to lower their premium costs by raising the deductible. And if you are getting them their own insurance policy for their own vehicle, it’s wise to avoid sports cars and flashier autos that may come with higher insurance rates anyway.
To learn more about getting auto insurance for your teen in the Monroe, CT area, contact Fid Insurance Group today. We’re happy to sit down with both you and your teen to go over all of the options available to you and help keep your teen as safe as possible.
