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Do I need car insurance in West Virginia if I don't have a car but I do have a valid driver's license?
"I'm 16 and just got my driver's license. Do I need to buy car insurance, even though I don't have a car?"
Emily Richey · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Since you don’t own a car, there’s no vehicle to insure and you don’t need to purchase car insurance.
If you’ll be driving your parents’ car, they can add you to their insurance policy. If you want to drive a friend’s car, make sure that their insurance coverage extends to other drivers before you hit the road.
Once you’re ready to purchase your own vehicle, you can use the
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