Is it okay to let someone else drive your car?
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Is it okay to let someone else drive your car?
Usually, yes — your car insurance coverage should extend to anyone else driving your car. So if you lend your car to your best friend, your sister or even your second cousin, your insurance is most often the insurance that will pay in the event of an accident.
Why should you not let people drive your car?
4 Reasons It’s Not Okay to Let Others Drive Your Vehicle
- You May Be Financially Responsible for a Wreck.
- Avoid Driving Risks.
- Recalibrating Your Vehicle’s Settings Isn’t Fun.
- Cars Are Too Finicky.
- If you have questions about how other drivers are covered on your auto policy, Henrich Insurance Group is here to help.
Can I borrow my car to a friend?
When you allow a friend, family member or babysitter to borrow your vehicle, your insurance takes primary coverage. Even if the person borrowing your car has the best coverage available, your insurance covers your vehicle. The borrower’s insurance could potentially provide backup coverage in certain situations.
What do you say to a friend who won’t drive?
“Even if you’re not driving, you can say, ‘I’m not a big texter, it’s so much easier for me if I can meet you 15 minutes before the movie’.” As for friends who expect you to be their free Uber, just talk to them, Post Senning said.
Is it ever okay to text a friend while driving?
If a friend wants you to text or call them while you’re driving, it’s okay to miss manners and be blunt, Dear Abby and the Emily Post Institute told Globe Drive. “What they need to do is simply draw the line,” said Jeanne Phillips, who writes Dear Abby.
How do you deal with friends who expect you to Uber?
As for friends who expect you to be their free Uber, just talk to them, Post Senning said. “You phone the person and you say, ‘There’s something I’ve been wanting to talk about’ and then you talk about yourself,” Post Senning said.
Can I book a rental car with an additional driver?
If you book direct with a rental company, they might ask you to pay for any additional drivers while you’re making your booking. Alternatively, they might ask you to tell them about additional drivers when you pick the car up. Any additional driver will need to be at the counter with you when you pick up the car.