I’m mostly thinking about insurance here. I’ve been told conflicting information. I live in Florida.

I live with someone who has a driver’s license and a car, but I don’t have either. I’ve avoided getting one because I have no interest in car ownership, and I feel like if I started driving regularly I’d probably die - I have driven before but I really don’t think it’s something I’d ever get good at.

It’s undeniable that having one would be convenient though - for rare occasions like emergencies at a minimum but also other scenarios.

I know almost nothing about how this stuff works. If I get a license, am I required to acquire and pay for insurance, even if I don’t own a car or regularly drive? Or will the person I live with have to pay more for their insurance? Are there any other costs or downsides associated with it that I might not be thinking of?

Thanks.

  • virku@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    1 year ago

    Here in Norway insurance is bound to how long you had your insurance, not the drivers license. If you’ve had the insurance for 7 years without an accident you get the cheapest price. And if you have it for 4 more years accident free you don’t lose the 7 years if you have one.

      • virku@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Yeah, age of the driver, size of the engine and age of the vehicle also factors in, but the bonus you get per year of accident free driving is a big part.