What can I get FIRST: a driver's license or car insurance?

Question

I'm 19 & have had a "class O" learner's permit since February & my brother has been giving me driving lessons with his car since then. A couple days ago he got me this $300 car for when I get my license (so I won't keep asking to borrow his, lol) so.....

I called the DMV, but this lady said I needed proof of insurance for a driver's license, plates, registration, etc....

So I called this insurance company, but the guy there said he needed a valid driver's license # to even give me a quote....

I'm probably gonna get my license in the next couple of weeks, but....

1) Why isn't a learner's permit # considered "valid" when trying to get car insurance?

2) Which can I get FIRST: a driver's license or car insurance? And how?

Answer 1

well you need a driver's license first if you want to insure your car. its not a catch 22. the lady at the dmv meant that the car you use for the exam has to have proof of insurance... etc. you can use your brother's car for the test.

Answer 2

You need to get your drivers licence first, get a car then call insurance company to insure your car.