Cheap car insurance - Young driver, you can pay less if you understand a few things I'll discuss in this article. The fact that insurance companies charge you so much isn't because they hate young people. It's just that young people (especially male) cost them a lot to insure. The younger a driver is even within the under-25 bracket, the higher the rates charged. Understand why it's so and you'll save a lot...

Younger drivers are generally less experienced than their older counterparts. You'll agree with me that people get better at things when they've done it consistently for a longer period all other factors being the same. You'll also agree with me that younger drivers can easily do funny things on the road just to impress their friends (Older folks call those funny things recklessness and they cost you quite a lot). All these put together increase the odds that a young driver is more likely to crash a car.

Here are things you can do to make insurance companies see you as the cool-headed guy you are. Not all young persons are reckless. That's a fact but you've got to do something to show the insurance company that (And get the savings that come with it)...

1) Insurance companies have special driving courses that are designed to make you a better driver. You must have heard of defensive driving. If you haven't, ask and do your best to take a course on it. Apart from making you a better driver, it will help you get cheaper insurance.

2) There are cars that cost a lot to insure. You could get a comparable one that costs a lot less to insure. Sports cars are generally expensive to insure. A car that costs much to buy will generally cost much to insure. So, use a smaller car if you really want cheap insurance.

3) Get a car that has the following: Anti-lock brakes, Alarm system, daytime running lights and any other safety or security device. They will keep you and your car safer. Let your insurer know you have these in place. They will get you discounts.

4) You can swallow some of your pride and be on your parents' auto insurance policy. To do that you'd have to live with them and register your car in their name. If want your "independence" so bad then you'll have to pay a little more.

5) It pays to take your studies seriously. Insurance companies reward you with cheaper insurance if you make good grades -- A minimum of B's.

6) Use the public transport system whenever you can. Your mileage is a strong factor in calculating your risk to an insurer. The more you are behind wheels, the higher the odds that you'll make a claim soon.

7) I reserved this for the end because it's so crucial to getting cheap car insurance. Young driver, visit at least three insurance quotes sites. Input your correct details in each (make sure they are the same details in each case). Compare the quotes returned and you'll see a company that will offer you cheap car insurance that will not compromise you. Just make sure they're reputable insurance quotes sites...