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I am a minor (17 years old) in California. I just got my instructional permit. I want to know if I need insurance to drive - even if I am driving with a licensed driver that is 25 years or older?

California requires drivers and vehicle owners to carry bodily injury liability limits of $15,000/$30,000 and property damage liability of $5,000. If you are driving a vehicle, you will need to be covered for these coverages - regardless if you have a learner's license. If you are not listed on a specific policy to drive a specific policy, you may want to consider purchasing a 'named non owner' policy. This policy will provide coverage for liability, medical payments, and uninsured motorist coverages for someone who does not own a vehicle and will be operating a vehicle owned by someone else. Since, you are a minor, to take out your own policy, you will need a parent or legal guardian to sign the application with you. Also, since you have a learner's permit, the insurance company will probably require you list someone on the policy as an additional driver who has a regular driver's license and is at least 21 years old.

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car insurance commentsI think it proves that insurance companys rip people off by charging them for liability covrage on each vehicle instead of the person. Then telling people they need liability insurance even if they dont have a car. The car has the insurance. I pay liability insurance on every vehicle I own, yet I can only drive one at a time. I am only speaking of liability insurance, not comp and collision.
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This car insurance question was asked on 8/21/2005
This auto insurance answer was last updated on 8/25/2005
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