For a teenager, there is nothing more special than learning to drive. By the time that special birthday rolls around you are raring to get to the DMV. There is a lot more to driving than getting your license. There is a cost to everything you do when it comes to driving a car. Those costs can quickly get out of hand. In this post, we will give you some tips that will help you take good care of your car, save you money, and enjoy this milestone in your life.
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Taking the test
Taking your drivers test is not like it was when your parents took it. It is very detailed and they do everything in their power to make sure you understand the laws of the road.
Study your manual, read a driving guide, take practice tests for free online. Be sure you are ready when you take the test. This will save you the money. You must pay for the test every time you take it.
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2. Check with your insurance company
Many insurance companies will give you a low-cost insurance policy for a driver that is just learning. Ask them how long you can use this policy and take advantage of it as long as possible.
3. Keep those grades up!
Many insurance companies give you a discount for making good grades. Maybe it is because it shows the child is smart, and mature enough to know how important working hard is.
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4. Research your car
The cost of insurance largely depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Sports cars, trucks, and 4WD drive automobiles cost more than sedans, or economy cards. The insurance company assumes you will abuse your vehicle by driving too fast or taking trails. These cars also are a target for thieves.
5. Obey the law
Speeding tickets, reckless driving, talking on a cell phone, and not wearing seat-belts will get you expensive tickets. The tickets are then reported to your insurance company. This sometimes will make your insurance cost more. Sometimes this will cause your insurance to cancel your insurance. You will pay another provider much more to get high-risk insurance.
6. Take care of your car.
Keeping your tires inflated properly saves fuel. When you are stopped, turn off the car to save gas. By avoiding running the air conditioning for another way to save gas.
7. Drive carefully
Do not drive your car above the speed limit. Do not accelerate quickly or slam on the breaks. Abusing the car will cause it to let you down. Replacement costs and the costs of a mechanic is not cheap. Finally, driving this way is dangerous. If you have an accident, the cost could be your life.
You must always remember that driving is a privilege, not a right. You are given the chance to travel on the roads because you have shown yourself to be responsible. If you operate your automobile in a safe way, you will continue to have that privilege. This should be your goal. That is also the best way to save on the expenses involved.
