Can someone drive my car if they are not on my insurance progressive?

As long as you gave them permission to drive your car, then they should be covered. Their policy extends to your car and covers them the same way as if they were driving their own car. Damages they cause to others' cars, property, or even injuries are covered.
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What happens if driver is not listed on insurance?

Excluded drivers (those specifically listed on the policy as not covered) will typically not be covered when driving a car under your auto insurance policy. In some states, excluded drivers may have a minimal amount of coverage, though this (and the exact type of coverage provided) will depend on where you live.
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Does Progressive allow excluded drivers?

If a household member will no longer be driving your vehicle, you can exclude them from your policy in most states. There are times you might not want a licensed family member covered on your policy due to the impact their status could have on your premium.
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Can someone drive my car not on my policy?

Permissive use

Most car insurance policies will cover drivers you've listed on the policy, or anyone whom you give permission to drive your car, says Nolo.com. This means your insurance will likely cover another driver in the event of an accident, as long as they had your permission to drive your vehicle.
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Can I add my girlfriend to my car insurance progressive?

Add a significant other to your policy at Progressive

Log in to your policy or call 1-866-731-8075 to add your significant other. You'll need their date of birth, driving history, and license information, as well as their vehicle identification number (VIN) if you plan to add their vehicle to a joint policy.
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Can I drive my girlfriends car if I'm not on her insurance?

Permissive Use Provision

If a friend or a family member has an accident and isn't insured, then you will have to use your insurance. Unless you have expressly denied that driver permission to use your vehicle.
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Can my wife drive my car if she's not on my insurance?

Can my wife drive my car without insurance? If you have a car and insurance but your wife does not have a separate car, she should be listed on your car insurance policy as a driver. Most insurance companies require all licensed household members to be listed on the policy as drivers.
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Can my daughters friend drive her car?

The good news is that in most cases, your child will be covered under their roommate's policy if they cause an accident, as long as they had permission to use the vehicle from the vehicle owner and they don't drive the car regularly – otherwise they need to be added to their roommate's policy.
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Can my daughter drive my car?

You must be properly insured if you drive on the public road, no matter how short the distance, even if your parents have given their permission for you to drive the car, and even if they have their own insurance policy covering the vehicle.
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Can I lend my car to a friend?

It is always a risk to lend your car to someone else, but there are things that can be done to protect yourself. Use extra caution and make sure that the individual who borrows your car has a valid driver's license and understands his or her responsibilities while on the road.
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Can you temporarily add someone to your car insurance?

You should be able to add a second driver to your insurance policy temporarily, but you may not need to do so. That's because most car insurance policies cover anyone you let use your vehicle--up to a point. This is called permissive use. Not all insurance companies or policies cover permissive use, however.
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What does adding a driver to your insurance do?

Adding a driver to your policy means they're an insured driver under your policy when they drive your car. So, if they get into an accident, your insurer is more likely to cover the damage than for an unlisted driver. Sharing a policy with someone typically means both of your vehicles are covered under one policy.
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Can friends be on the same car insurance?

In most cases, one insurance policy covers all drivers in a single household. This also applies to friends who all live together under the same roof. So, assuming all of your friends live at the same address, you can add more than one friend to your car insurance policy.
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What happens if the additional driver has an accident?

The main driver is responsible for ANY accidents by the additional drivers-- if you crash, the main driver's premium goes up regardless: it is as if they had crashed. Even if they remove the additional driver, their policy for the forthcoming years will be affected.
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What is a permissive use driver?

Who Is a Permissive User on Your Car Insurance Policy? Permissive use in an automobile insurance policy means that you give a person—who is not specifically covered by name or as a household member—permission to drive your car. For example, if you allow a friend to borrow your car, that is permissive use.
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Can I remove my son from my car insurance when he goes to college?

Many auto insurance companies will allow you to remove a child who has left for college — as long as the school they're attending is over 100 miles away. When the school is less than 100 miles, auto insurers think there is a good possibility that your child may return home on a fairly frequent basis and use your car.
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Do you need insurance to drive someone else's car?

Remember that it's not the car that's insured – it's the driver. So while the owner of the car may have an insurance policy for the vehicle, each driver needs to have their own insurance (either via driving other cars cover or a temporary policy), or be specifically named on the policyholder's insurance policy.
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Do you need insurance to learn to drive with your parents car?

You need your own insurance as a learner driver if you're practising in a car you own. Your family member or friend will usually be covered on this. If you're practising in someone else's car, you need to either: make sure you're covered by the car owner's insurance policy as a learner driver.
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Can my boyfriend drive my car?

It depends on your insurer and your particular policy. For example, coverage rules and regulations may be different if the driver lives in your household and could, or should, be listed as a named insured on your policy, but is not; or, if the driver is listed on your policy as excluded.
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Can someone else insure my car if the title is under my name?

While the person who owns the car is usually the one who insures it, most states will allow someone other than the owner to pay for a car policy. However, many driver's insurance providers will only insure a car if the policyholder and car owner are the same.
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Do I have to add my spouse to my car insurance progressive?

Many insurers, including Progressive, require you to add a spouse to your car insurance policy if you're both living in the same household (unless your state gives you the option to exclude your spouse). Adding your spouse to your policy ensures that you're both covered in the event of an accident.
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When you drive a vehicle you own you must always have with you?

3. License, Insurance, and Registration. It may seem obvious, but you should always have your license, registration, and insurance in the car whenever you are driving it.
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Can my boyfriend and I share car insurance?

Yes, you can add your girlfriend or boyfriend to your car insurance. Generally, if you and your significant other live at the same address, your car insurance company will consider them a member of your household and request that you add your boyfriend or girlfriend to your car insurance policy.
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Do I have to add my boyfriend to my car insurance?

According to Motor1, you should add your significant other to your insurance policy if they drive your vehicle more than 10-15 times per year, even if you don't live together. This is because the permissive use clause is only available for short-term coverage.
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Can I put my boyfriend on my insurance?

Most insurance companies allow unmarried couples to combine coverage—and thereby get discounts and other valuable benefits. But again, not all insurance agents or companies will offer these benefits to an unmarried couple.
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