Ontario auto-insurance guide

Young-driver insurance in Ontario

Young drivers are rated using age, driving experience, vehicle use and other approved factors, so there is no single Ontario-wide youth premium.

Young driverRates

Updated for Ontario rules in force August 11, 2026 · Megan R. Fairview

Use recognized training

Training can affect eligibility for discounts.

Choose the vehicle with insurance in mind

High repair or theft costs can make a first vehicle expensive to insure.

List drivers accurately

Misstating the principal driver can create serious coverage problems.

Ask about student and occasional-driver programs

Programs vary by insurer.

Ontario-specific educational summary. Your actual rights and coverage come from the Insurance Act, regulations, the current Ontario Automobile Policy (OAP 1), your certificate, endorsements and the facts of the claim. Do not change coverage based only on a general web article.