What exactly is meant by the "principal driver" of a car?
The primary driver of a car is the person who drives it the most. Often, the primary driver is the one who purchases thecar insurance. In addition, the car is usually registered in the primary driver’s name. Another term for primary driver is “regular driver.”
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The terms “primary driver” and “regular driver” are often used interchangeably. This makes sense, because in essence, the two terms mean the same thing: the person who drives the car the most. The primary driver is usually also the person who takes out the auto insurance and in whose name the license plate is registered. However, this is not always the case. That’s why you must always specify who the primary driver is when taking out auto insurance.
What if it's not the primary driver who causes an accident?
If the primary driver isn’t the one who caused the accident, this isn’t necessarily a problem. After all, you’re always allowed to borrow or lend a car. Anyone who owns a car is required to insure it. If you’re driving someone else’s car, you’re covered under their auto insurance. If you’ve been using a borrowed car for an extended period, you must report this to your insurer. The insurer will then assess whether the risk—and thus the insurance premium—remains the same, or whether the driver poses a higher risk and the premium therefore needs to increase. If the damage was caused by a young driver under the age of 24, the insurer may charge a higher deductible. Therefore, always check the terms and conditions of your auto insurance policy carefully to see if there are any provisions regarding damage caused by someone other than the primary driver.
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The primary driver is often the owner of the car, but this isn’t necessarily the case. You can also take out car insurance and designate someone else as the primary driver of the car, such as your partner or child. However, it’s also common for someone to take out car insurance without disclosing that their child is the primary driver. This is done to avoid paying a higher insurance premium. If you do this, you are committing insurance fraud. This can have serious consequences. If your insurer catches you committing insurance fraud, you’ll be placed on the CIS registry. Furthermore, the insurer can terminate your auto insurance policy immediately. You’ll also have difficulty taking out a new auto insurance policy, as very few mainstream insurance companies will be willing to accept you. Your only option then will be to turn to the insurance company De Vereende, but at a much higher premium. Ultimately, this will end up costing you more than if you had simply been honest about who the primary driver of the car is.
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Want to get car insurance right away? You can do it very easily online with us. The process is quick and simple. You’ll need the car’s license plate number and the registration code. The registration code is a unique four-digit code that you’ll find on the vehicle registration certificate. With us, you can insure your car in 5 minutes. You choose your own coverage, so you’ll never pay too much. Plus, you always have a 14-day cooling-off period after taking out the car insurance. That means you can cancel free of charge within 14 days without giving a reason. Don’t forget to let us know who the primary driver of the car is!
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