09/26/2026
Handing over the car keys to your teen? 🎉🔑 It’s a huge milestone—but it can also feel like a major shock to your auto insurance premium!
Adding a newly licensed teen driver to your family policy in Ontario doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are 4 proven ways to keep your rates manageable:
🎓 1. Certified Driver Training
Enrolling your teen in a Ministry-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course can significantly reduce their insurance premiums and shorten the wait time for their full G licence.
📚 2. Good Student Discounts
Many insurance companies offer discounts for students who maintain an 80% (or "B") average or higher. Good grades really do pay off!
🚗 3. List Them as an Occasional Driver
Unless your teen has their own vehicle, listing them as a secondary/occasional driver under a parent's car is much more affordable than having them as a primary driver.
📱 4. Telematics & Safe Driving Apps
Opting into usage-based insurance programs tracks safe driving habits (speed, braking, smooth turns) and can unlock immediate and ongoing premium discounts.
Have a new driver in your household? Let’s find the best rate together so your teen can hit the road safely and affordably! 🛣️
🏢 Billyard Insurance Group Inc.
📍 109-875 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1B 5N6
📩 Send us a DM or visit our Scarborough office for a free quote today!