The TDCI has published a list of guidance to help parents navigate the industry for their kids. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) has published a list of helpful auto insurance tips to help parents shopping on behalf of their teen driver kids during back-to-school season. The goal is to ensure that the right back-to-school coverage will be found at the best price. “As the parent of three young children, I know the back-to-school season can be hectic for students, parents, and educators alike,” said Carter Lawrence, TDCI…
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Parents believe their teen drivers are safe on the road
A new Allstate survey showed that despite worries about distracted driving parents believe in their kids. A recent survey conducted by Allstate Insurance showed that 42 percent of parents of teen drivers assume their kids are safe behind the wheel. Those four in ten parents don’t regularly talk to their kids about the subject of safe driving. Allstate used the last week of October to help teenage drivers to promote discussions about safe driving. Based on the results of the survey and what was learned during National Teen Driver Safety…
Read MoreAuto insurance premiums can nearly double as a result of teen drivers
In Ohio, when young motorists are added to a parents’ policy, it can cause premiums to spike sharply. The results of a new study from InsuranceQuotes.com has revealed that when teens in Ohio are added to the auto insurance policies of their parents, they are sending premiums up by a massive 84 percent. This means that one teen driver on a policy nearly doubles the insurance premiums that are paid. The explanation that has been offered for these far higher auto insurance premiums is that, statistically speaking, teens are notably…
Read MoreAuto insurance rates for families adding teen drivers in Utah heads 89 percent higher
Coverage for adolescents behind the wheel in the state is now tied for the fifteenth highest increase. It isn’t much of a secret that auto insurance coverage for a teen driver can be quite a costly purchase, but families in Utah are watching their family policies skyrocket in cost as they add an adolescent to their coverage. A new report has shown that the average annual premium increase for these drivers was 89 percent. The report was issue by insuranceQuotes.com and it showed that this auto insurance premiums increase was…
Read More5 Tips for Helping Your Child Become A Safe Driver
Once our child reaches the right age to start driver’s training, it is common to feel anxious. Not only do we fear for our child’s safety, but we also fear for the other people on the road. As a parent, it’s important to encourage your child to be a safe driver and with confidence. Although you can only do so much, here are five tips for helping your child become a safe driver: Explain the consequences When it comes to driving, there is always the chance of an accident. From getting…
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