McKayla Girardin, Car Insurance Writer
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You can get GEICO teenage driver discounts by getting good grades, taking a driver's education course, or being a member of certain organizations. GEICO car insurance policies for teens cost an average of $1,355 per year in California, for example, but discounts can help teens save up to 23% on their premiums.
GEICO Discounts for Teenage Drivers
Good Student Discount
Teen drivers who are full-time high school or college students with a 3.00+ GPA or at least a B average can qualify for a good student discount with GEICO.
The GEICO good student discount can save teen drivers up to 15%.
Driver's Education Course Discount
Teenage drivers who complete a certified driver's education course may be eligible for a discount.
GEICO does not disclose exactly how much a driver's education course may save teen drivers, but the skills a teen will learn from a driver's education course will help them develop safe driving habits, keeping their premiums low in the long run.
Membership or Affiliation Discount
Membership in certain fraternities, sororities, or honor societies may qualify teen drivers for exclusive discounts. Some qualified organizations that GEICO offers discounts for are Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sigma Chi, and Phi Beta Kappa.
Teenage drivers may also qualify for other discounts from GEICO, depending on their policy, such as an anti-lock brake discount, a military discount, and an anti-theft device discount.
To learn more about how to save on car insurance for teenage drivers, check out WalletHub's picks for the cheapest car insurance for teens.
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GEICO Good Student Discount Requirements
- Full-time high school or college student
- B average
- No accidents within the last 5 years
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