Does your parent have to have insurance on you if you are driving on a learners permit?

This question generally deals with what is usually called the "Financial Responsibility Law". While the precise requirements of them differ by state as to the type and amount of auto insurance required, all states have such laws. They require that certain types and amounts of auto insurance be maintained by a registrant or driver of a vehicle.

The persons insured under an auto policy are specified in the policy. Often, they are indentified according to their relationship to the individual to was issued the policy, who is usually called the "named insured". Therefore, whether the holder of a learners permit has to be specifically listed on the policy depends upon the terms of the policy contract. He or she may be covered by virtue of his or her relationship (as a child) of the named insured (the parent).