Getting car insurance is just something you have to do when you get a car and plan on driving that car. Even if you would normally be willing to risk the off chance that you may someday get in an accident without insurance, the law states you must have insurance at all times. This means, if you get pulled over and don't have insurance on your car, then you will face legal repercussions. Since you have a much better chance of being pulled over than getting in an accident, you see just how important it is to have insurance even if you are lucky and never get in an accident. You likely have questions regarding how much insurance to carry and how to get the best rates on that insurance. Here are both the commonly asked policy questions and the answers to them.

How much insurance should you get?

When you go to sign up for insurance, you will be asked how much you want with regards to the maximum amount the insurance company would pay out on your account should you be involved in an accident. The higher up you go with regards to the amount that the insurance covers you for, the higher your rates will go up.

If your rates go up too high, then you may have a harder time paying them. However, if you don't have enough insurance coverage, you may end up being personally sued if you are in an accident. The best thing is to find that middle ground so you have the highest possible coverage that you can easily fit in your budget.

When choosing your insurance coverage, you also want to consider other things. You want to consider your driving habits, the area in which you live, the car that you drive, and anything else that can help you determine whether you should raise your policy coverage more, even if it does hurt a bit more financially.

If you drive your car daily and you have an hour commute to and from work on the freeway, then you should go as high as possible, even if it means sacrificing something else to pay for it. However, if you work from home and only drive your car into your tiny town to get groceries, then you might feel more comfortable with a lower policy because your odds are significantly lower with regards to the possibility of an accident.  

How can you get more coverage for less?

You can get more coverage for less by enjoying discounts. There are a lot of different discounts available, and if you qualify for many of them, then this can give you great savings. Some examples of these discounts include discounts for:

• Being married
• Driving a safe car
• Being a responsible driver
• Parking in a garage
• Having an alarm system on the car
• Being of a certain age

Now that you know more about car insurance policies and things you should consider, you will be able to get one that protects you as much as possible without breaking the bank.