Car Insurance for The L Plate Driver

By: Amy Whittingham

[ Posted On: 2008-06-19 ]

For many teenagers, passing your driving test for the first time can be something you will never forget. After working hard and practicing for months, you will feel elated once you pass. Purchasing your first car will also be a moment to remember. Obtaining reasonably priced insurance, however, can be quite a frustrating task. Because you are so young, insurance companies tend to charge you an exorbitant amount, and some companies don't even offer coverage to anyone under 21.

Insurance costs can be too high for anyone, even good drivers, if they have insurance with a group that has a high incidence of claims. In addition, young drivers face especially high rates, even with a good driving record, just because of their age. These young people need to play it safe and maintain a spotless driving record so that they can get by with the least possible insurance expense. Some of the things they can do to help themselves include:

Car Selection - starting off in a vehicle with a smaller engine size could help convince insurance companies that they are indeed less of a risk even though it might not be the hotrod they expected.

Parking: the place where you park your car overnight may affect the price you pay for car insurance. Sounds weird, doesn’t it! However, the safety of your car is jeopardized when you leave it parked on the street where it can more easily be damaged or vandalized than if it were tucked away safely in a garage. Hence the higher premiums.

Additional Training-many novice drivers are deciding take a PassPlus course which would reduce their premiums when they are first driving.

Young drivers really need to reduce the risk of accidents and avoid cumbersome and costly insurance claims. There can be effective ways of doing this not only through necessary vehicle care but also through research and more training. Research may be conducted by making a survey and comparison of several car insurance policies if you want to get the cheapest and the best. Enhanced training can be acquired through the Passplus course, which teaches young drivers more advanced and special techniques such as driving at night and in different road and weather conditions.

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About The Author: Amy Whittingham is a part-time columnist who writes occasional articles on the finance sector, whilst working on Breakdown Cover - Green Flag for eComparison.

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