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My son is going to take his behind the wheel test May 1st. The car he is going to use does not cover uninsured drivers. How do I get insurance coverage on (for) my son who is unlicensed,but needs to be covered to take his behind the wheel test?

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Hi Denise,
The insurance policy will cover your son for free while he takes his driving test.
You will need to contact the insurance company and they will prepare a special form showing that he is covered by the policy for the day of the test.
If you are borrowing a friends car for your son to use for the test, the owner(s) will need to secure such a form letter from their own insurance company.  There will also be no charge for this courtesy coverage.
Immediately after passing the test, you will need to call your company and add your son as a driver.
I hope that you find this information helpful.  Please feel free to send me any follow up questions that might arise.  Your feedback by rating my answer will be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Bennie
San Francisco Bay Area

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I have extensive knowledge in Personal Auto, Homeowners Insurance and Personal Umbrella coverage. I am also thoroughly familiar with claims handeling procedures. Will answer questions related to the above.

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Experience in the area: Served as an expert at askme.com from 7/2000 thru 10/2002 in the catagories of general insurance, auto and home insurance. Answered 422 questions before that site closed. Licensed in California since 1961, first in Life and Health for 2 + years and as a Property/Casualty Agent/Broker since 1964. I sold my business and took early retirement in 1998. Still maintain a valid California Property/Casualty Agent/Broker license. I have been a volunteer at allexperts.com since 2002. I can provide assistance in the following fields: Property and Casualty Insurance, Insurance Law, Auto Insurance Claims.

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