Driving me up the wall
Jun 9th 2004, 8:00 am
#16
Sad old Crinkly Member
Joined: Oct 2003
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
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Originally posted by jambo_2004
I wouldnt call it a driving test. If you can turn the car on and drive for a bit without hitting anything you'll pass. I would guess about 70% of people on American roads would fail the UK test.
I wouldnt call it a driving test. If you can turn the car on and drive for a bit without hitting anything you'll pass. I would guess about 70% of people on American roads would fail the UK test.
I would say more like 100 %
Jun 9th 2004, 11:14 am
#17
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Location: PA, USA
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Re: Driving me up the wall
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Jun 9th 2004, 8:16 pm
#18
Not living a 9 to 5 life
Joined: Jun 2002
Location: North Carolina
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Originally posted by Duncan Roberts
I dont get it.
I got insured, with my UK license on an $18000 car for a shade over $100 a month. I've had the policy for about 8 months, had a US license for 3, and am buying a new (2004) car, similar value, and the insurance is $86 a month, and I'm under 25. If I was 25 the quote would be $63 a month. Can insurance vary so much from state to state? When I got quoted those the agent said that he was sorry it was so expensive, but Ohio was one of the more expensive states.
I dont get it.
I got insured, with my UK license on an $18000 car for a shade over $100 a month. I've had the policy for about 8 months, had a US license for 3, and am buying a new (2004) car, similar value, and the insurance is $86 a month, and I'm under 25. If I was 25 the quote would be $63 a month. Can insurance vary so much from state to state? When I got quoted those the agent said that he was sorry it was so expensive, but Ohio was one of the more expensive states.
Yes, car insurance can indeed vary a lot from state as well as within a state. Even your zipcode will be criteria for the quote you get. I recall a question in quotes asking in which zipcode the vehicle will be parked...
Jun 9th 2004, 8:21 pm
#19
@matthewb76
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Missouri
Posts: 21,886
Originally posted by Duncan Roberts
State Farm!
State Farm!
a 30 year old man whom has just passed his test will be treated the same as a 30 year old man whom has had his license 13 years.
I live where you live regards................
Jun 9th 2004, 8:45 pm
#20
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Originally posted by manc1976
In Michigan no matter how long you have had a US drivers license.
a 30 year old man whom has just passed his test will be treated the same as a 30 year old man whom has had his license 13 years.
I live where you live regards................
In Michigan no matter how long you have had a US drivers license.
a 30 year old man whom has just passed his test will be treated the same as a 30 year old man whom has had his license 13 years.
I live where you live regards................
Ash
Jun 9th 2004, 8:47 pm
#21
@matthewb76
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Missouri
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Originally posted by Ash UK/US
aarrhh that makes sense... I always wondered how come our insurance always seemed a lot lower than what most post here. When I moved here and passed my test, when insurance was up for renewal I shopped around for the best quote... we moved from allstate to progressive and it was actually cheaper for the 2 of us than it was for just my husband with allstate... go figure.
Ash
aarrhh that makes sense... I always wondered how come our insurance always seemed a lot lower than what most post here. When I moved here and passed my test, when insurance was up for renewal I shopped around for the best quote... we moved from allstate to progressive and it was actually cheaper for the 2 of us than it was for just my husband with allstate... go figure.
Ash
Jun 9th 2004, 9:23 pm
#22
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Dunno about the current car but the new one I am listed as the primary driver.
