Insurance tips for teens
Car insurance for college students
When going away to college, there may be options to help lower your auto insurance premiums depending on your situation.
How to choose a first car for a teenager
Buying your teen’s first car? Learn how to choose a safe and reliable vehicle with tips on safety, reliability, insurance costs and more to help you make informed decisions for your new driver.
The real costs of a non-moving or moving violation
Critical driving errors may end up draining your bank account and your free time. States vary in how they punish those mistakes and missteps, and it's helpful to know what's at stake.
Teaching a teen to drive
Teen driving 101: a step-by-step test of essential driving skills
Learn some tips on how to teach a teen to drive in a safe manner. Also take a look at this skills checklist to see if your teen is ready to drive on their own.
Teen texting and driving
Texting and driving can be more dangerous than drunk driving, but teenagers are still learning the message.
Attention teen drivers: Buckle up for seat belt safety
Teen drivers sacrifice important protection when they don't buckle up. Help make seat belt safety a habit with tips from this video.
Ways to help with teen driving safety
Teenage driving habits, like speeding, cause fatal car accidents throughout the US. These driving tips can help prevent speeding and help teens drive safer.
Insurance and other tips for college students and their belongings
Learn how your homeowners insurance policy can help protect your college student and their belongings while they are living in a residence hall or dorm.
How driving rules may have changed for today’s teen drivers
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Additional articles for teen drivers
What to do when your teenager has a car accident
A car accident as a teen can be tricky. Let us walk you through several tips to help prepare your teen before an accident happens and what to do after one occurs.
How to deal with parking lot accidents
Parking lot accidents can be a common hassle for drivers. State Farm offers some advice for what to do if you’re involved in a fender bender.
What drivers should be ready to do if they are pulled over
Getting pulled over by a police officer can be stressful and scary, especially if you're not sure how to handle the situation. Read these tips to be prepared.
Tips for driving safely in the rain
Driving in the rain doesn't have to be stressful and it's not good to drive as if it were warm and dry. Follow these safety tips to help you when driving in the rain.
Texting while driving includes growing mobile web use
Texting while driving is one distraction and the use of mobile web services on the road has increased for drivers overall posing an equal or greater concern.
How to merge onto the highway
For safer merging, you should never assume other motorists will make room for you. Read these tips from State Farm to learn how to merge lanes and help prevent merging accidents.
Information about intersection rules and red light cameras
Intersections can be dangerous for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians alike. Learn the basics about red light cameras and how they work.
How to help prevent drinking and driving
Drinking and driving may result in serious injury, fatality, damage and legal ramifications. Help protect yourself from the dangers of drunk driving.
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