Buying auto insurance in California
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Auto Insurance Coverages

It doesn't matter if you live in Chico, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Needles with so many companies offering auto insurance in California, how do you choose the car insurance that's right for you? There are a wide variety of auto insurance policies, optional insurance coverages and other products available in California, and as your auto insurance needs change, your local agent will take the time to help so you can make the choices that are right for you. And if you have a teen driver, there are many other considerations. See the Graduated Driver Licensing chart below.

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What's required in California? And what are your California neighbors choosing for their coverage levels? Below is a n easy-to-read snapshot of the coverages you'll need to understand when you choose your next insurance policy. California-required coverages levels are shown in the middle column and the cost common coverage levels are shown in the right-hand column.

Coverage
State Requirements
Most Common
Bodily Injury Liability
15,000/30,000*
100,000/300,000
Property Damage Liability
5,000*
100,000
Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury
Not required*
100,000/300,000
Medical Payments
Not required*
5,000
Collision
Not required*
500 deductible
Comprehensive
Not required*
250 deductible

California Graduated Driver Licensing

California has its own variation of Graduated Driver Licensing, and they are one of the few things that have been proven to save teen lives. You and your teen should become familiar with California laws, and at the very least, you should use these laws to form the baseline for the rules you set for your teen driver.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Rating
Good
Minimum Entry Age
(Optimal: 16)
15, 6 mo
Extended Learner Period
(Optimal: at least 6 months)
Has optimal provision
Parent Certification
(Optimal: 30 hours minimal)
Has optimal provision
Night Restriction
(Optimal: 9 or 10 p.m.)
Has the provision
but it is not optimal
Passenger Restriction
(Optimal: only 1 non-family member)
Has optimal provision

For additional guidelines, click here to download a sample Parent-Teen Driving Agreement to help you and your teen reach an understanding. Take time to learn more about teen driving research, tips, driving laws, programs and teen driving facts.

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Click on the state listed below to learn more about teen driving rules and insurance coverages in that state.
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Coverage limits/deductibles identified as "most common" in the chart above are the most popular limits/deductibles selected by Allstate Insurance Company policyholders in California.
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