If you're like many parents, the thought of your teenager getting behind the wheel of a car may scare you - and there is evidence that it should. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 16-year olds get into accidents almost 10 times more often then drivers between the ages of 30 and 59. However, good driving can help prevent accidents, regardless of age.

Do people with red cars really get more speeding tickets than those with blue cars? Do car insurance companies use the color of your car to determine your rates?

If you've been in a car accident, then you know how scary and confusing it can be. It is easy to find yourself mixed up and unsure of the details you need to protect yourself and your passengers.

Dealing with the ins and outs of auto insurance can be as tricky and confusing as trying to untie the Gordian knot.

Many teenagers see their driver's license as a passage of independence from their parents or a chance to head out on the open road with their friends.

Road trips are a time honored tradition for many Americans, but with sky rocketing gas prices drivers need to be savvier about planning their trip and getting the most out of their gas mileage.

It's no accident that drivers often save money on their auto insurance bills if they haven`t been in a fender-bender or any other roadway accident. On the other hand, if you have been in at least one vehicular accident, chances are you`re going to pay more for car insurance when your policy comes up for renewal.