As teenagers are getting ready to go back to school and parents are reviewing their car insurance policies, the providers of car insurance plans are in a price war to lower their premiums to attract more business. Price wars are causing auto insurance companies to lower rates this month. Trey Augusta reports.

Teenager car insurance is expensive, simply because of the statistics involving vehicular accidents and minors behind the wheel. This is the reason why teenager auto insurance is more expensive compared to other types of insurance. Experienced drivers do not get involved in vehicular accidents, at least not as much as a teenager. This is why auto insurance for teens is not cheap.

Illinois state officials are crediting Ford Motor Company Fund's Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) teen safe driving program for helping reduce the state's teen auto fatalities by 61 percent reduction thus far in 2008.

The holidays are a busy and enjoyable time of year when teens can savor a break from school, catch up with family and friends and stay connected by using their wireless phones. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced safe-driving tips for the holiday season so that teens can be safe during this fun, yet sometimes frantic, period.

On September 5, 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill, establishing every third week in October as National Teen Driver Safety Week.