CAR INSURANCE TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS

Searches for 'insure young driver' have increased 856% over the past five years, alongside searches for 'cheap new driver insurance seeing a 523% increase. The tips below should help new drivers to make more educated decisions about insurance.

What type of insurance is required by new drivers?



Whether you've been driving for years or are a new driver itching to get on the roads, the law requires you to have third-party insurance at a minimum. You can be prosecuted, fined or even face court if you are caught driving without insurance, and it's possible your car could be taken or destroyed.



New drivers who may struggle to afford a car or policy can be added to another person's policy as a named driver. This person does not have to be a family member or relative!



How much is it to insure a car for a new driver?



Car insurance for new drivers, especially those aged between 17-25, can be expensive, so it's important to look around and explore all the options before choosing which insurance policy to go for.



There are several factors that will determine the cost of the insurance; these are:



* Age

* Type of vehicle

* Where the car is kept

* How the vehicle will be used (if it will be used to commute)

* Driver behaviour (does the driver have any previous clai...