It's said that you can prove anything with statistics. And statistics prove that women are safer drivers than men. As a result, women usually attract lower premiums than their male counterparts when they buy car insurance.

It's not just because women are generally more cautious than men – they also run up lower mileages and make shorter journeys. And when they do make claims they are generally for lower amounts than male drivers. This is all good news for car insurers, some of whom have tailored products specifically for women. Which is even better news for women drivers buying insurance.

As well as cheaper quotes, female drivers can expect policies with female-friendly features. This might include considerate repairer's networks and cover for handbag theft.

Some insurers also allow young women to buy car insurance when they're 18 years-old – young men sometimes have to wait until they’re at least 20. So young women can get a head start on accumulating their no-claims bonus. For more tips on getting cheap quotes for new drivers, see Car insurance for young drivers.

But don't forget – the best way to find the right offer is to compare car insurance policies and prices from lots of insurers whether they be specialists or mainstream brands with good online deals.