Can someone drive my car while I’m in it?

There’s no limit to how many people can drive the car, so any friends or family, who have your permission, are legally insured to drive it. This type of car insurance is far less common, as most people only have one, or a few, named drivers added to their existing policy.

What happens when you let someone else drive your car?

If you let someone else drive your car and they get in an accident, your insurance company would likely be responsible for paying the claim, depending on the coverages in your policy. The claim would go on your insurance record and could affect your car insurance rates in the future.

Can I drive someone else’s car if they are with me?

A person can legally drive your car if they are a named driver on your policy. It’s easy to add a named driver to your policy. … You’ll need their driver’s licence and past driving history details to do so. If they are not a named driver on your insurance then the policy will provide no cover if they are driving.

Can someone else drive my car if I am fully comp?

Can I drive another car with comprehensive insurance? … Having fully comp insurance on your own vehicle doesn’t mean that you’re fully comp on someone else’s. If your insurance provider does allow you to drive a different vehicle, it’s likely that they will only provide third party cover as a maximum.

Can I let someone borrow my car?

Although you should check your individual policy, most of the time you can let someone drive your car and still have coverage. As long as you give the person permission, and they only drive the car occasionally, there shouldn’t be an issue. Accidents, however, are unpredictable and can happen anytime.

Can I drive a car if my name is not on the insurance?

If you don’t have your own insurance policy (either on your own car including DOC cover, as a named driver on the car owner’s policy, or standalone temporary cover), you will not be legally covered to drive. Remember that it’s not the car that’s insured – it’s the driver.