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Minimum liability insurance requirements in California include:$30,000 for injury or death of one person$60,000 per accident for bodily injury\/death$15,000 for property damageOther acceptable types of car insurance for instruction permit drivers include:A cash deposit of $75,000 with the California DMVA DMV-issued self-insurance certificateA surety bond of $75,000 issued by a company licensed to do business in CaliforniaIf you cause a collision, your liability insurance will not cover any of your own injuries or vehicle damage. You would need separate insurance (like Personal Injury Protection or MedPay) to cover your medical bills and collision coverage for auto repairs or vehicle replacement.Why Is Car Insurance Important for Instruction Permit Drivers?Due to their lack of experience, instruction permit drivers pose a higher risk of accidents than experienced drivers with full driver\u2019s licenses. Car insurance provides significant financial protection for a permit holder and their family since it will pay for an accident victim\u2019s medical bills and other expenses up to the policy limits. It also lowers the risk of someone suing the driver\u2019s parents, guardians, or supervising adult for the accident and making them personally responsible for paying the crash-related expenses.Furthermore, driving without insurance is against the law in California, potentially exposing instruction permit drivers to fines or the loss of their license.Whose Insurance Covers a Crash Involving a Driver With a Learner\u2019s Permit?In most cases, an instruction permit driver will go on the insurance of a family or household member with a full driver\u2019s license. For example, a teen driver\u2019s parents may place them on the family auto insurance plan, allowing the teen to practice driving with the family\u2019s vehicles. When an instruction permit driver causes a car accident, their family\u2019s insurance will provide liability coverage for injuries and property damage. However, when another negligent driver hits an instruction permit driver\u2019s vehicle, the at-fault driver\u2019s insurance should cover the crash.How a Car Accident Lawyer Can HelpIf you sustained injuries in a collision, an experienced car accident lawyer can help you by:Thoroughly investigating the crash to determine liability and gather evidenceEvaluating your options for seeking financial compensationCalculating your losses to place a fair value on your car accident claimFiling your insurance claim and handling settlement negotiations while you healTaking your claim to court if necessaryContact Our Trusted Sacramento Car Accident Attorneys for a Free Case ReviewIf you\u2019ve been injured in a car crash caused by someone with an instruction permit, the Sacramento personal injury lawyers at Demas Law Group can help. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. ","description":"Car insurance is required for all drivers in California. It\u2019s especially vital for drivers with their instruction permits, who are new to the road and more likely to be involved in car accidents. Here\u2019s what motorists in California should know about auto insurance and why it\u2019s so important to have coverage if a crash occurs. Is Car Insurance Mandatory in California? California law requires all drivers to have auto liability insurance, which covers any injury or property damage you cause others. 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