Glossary term
Occasional driver
Occasional driver: A listed driver who does not regularly use a household vehicle—how a distant student is rated.
Where this term matters
Guides and entries on this site that use the term.
Guide
The Distant Student Discount
How the distant student (student away at school) discount works: the 100-mile rule, no-car requirement, typical savings, and how to claim it.
Entry
Non-Owner Car Insurance for College Students: When You Need It
Learn when college students without a car need non-owner car insurance to protect against liability, prevent coverage gaps, and cover borrowed vehicles.
Entry
College Car Insurance: Parents' Policy vs. Separate Policy
Deciding between keeping a college student on the family car insurance or buying an individual policy? Compare costs, discounts, liability, and coverage rules.