{"id":3954,"date":"2022-12-05T15:28:48","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T20:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medlogix.com\/?p=3954"},"modified":"2022-12-05T15:36:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T20:36:14","slug":"insuring-new-drivers-exploring-risks-and-insurance-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medlogix.com\/insuring-new-drivers-exploring-risks-and-insurance-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Insuring New Drivers: Exploring Risks and Insurance Rates<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\"deecblog\"\n\t

Motor vehicle crashes among teenagers are declining, but still rank as the second leading cause of death<\/a> for this age group in the United States. Fatalities involving young drivers hit a ten-year high in 2020 with 5,037 deaths<\/a>, including drivers, passengers, occupants of other vehicles, and pedestrians.<\/p>\n

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While teens are getting the hang of things (driving, that is), it’s important to have proper insurance coverage to protect against unanticipated costs and damages should an accident occur.<\/p>\n

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Insuring New Drivers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Before a driver’s license is issued, a new driver undergoes a combination of written, visual, and road tests<\/a> to acquire\u00a0 the necessary knowledge to operate a motor vehicle. Additionally, driving students need to complete at least 30 hours of supervised driving with a permit, including 10 of those hours at night. This training is only intended as a starting point, as drivers between the ages of 15 to 20 account for 7<\/a> percent<\/a> of all fatal accidents.<\/p>\n

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Skill building of any variety takes practice, and experience behind the wheel is no different. But that doesn’t mean only teenagers are considered “new drivers<\/a>” by insurance standards. Adults of any age who have never driven, or have a gap in driving or coverage, can see higher rates too.<\/p>\n

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Risk Factors<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The environmental factor that most often impacts a new driver’s likelihood<\/a> of accidents is the time of day. In fact, it’s more likely for a teen to be involved in a crash late in the day or at night.<\/p>\n

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Young drivers who are transporting other teen passengers are also at a greater risk. Distractions like technology, music, and active conversations cause drivers to become less focused on the road resulting in reduced reaction times. With decreased attention levels, newer drivers may also miss sudden changes in traffic patterns or other hazardous external situations.<\/p>\n

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Insurance Rates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In general, teenagers are three times<\/a> as expensive to insure as drivers in their 30s. There are several factors used to determine the rate at which a driver is insured- most in response to the statistical probability of road accidents.<\/p>\n

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These factors include:<\/p>\n