Comments on: What Your Teen Needs To Know About Auto Accidents

By: WriterMom - Sharing Services

WriterMom - Sharing Services — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:50:52 +0000

Thanks for reminding me that I need to address this with my daughter. She’s turning 16 on December 9th and has been driving on a permit for a few months now. My worst fear is letting her go on her own, and, of course, her getting into an accident. I hope I’ve covered everything about driving safe, but your post reminded me that I do need to let her know what to do in case she’s ever in an accident, which I pray doesn’t happen… or at least not a major one.

I’m glad to hear your daughter is okay. Maybe you could do another post sometime on how to let go of your teenager once they obtain their driver’s license.

By: ssgreylord

ssgreylord — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:07:35 +0000

how cool is your daughter for remaining so level-headed and calling Dad like she needed to! glad to hear the worst of it was losing the truck for the week…

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:55:51 +0000

Thanks Heidi, I’m very proud of my daughter, she didn’t panic (too badly). I thought she handled the situation very well.

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:52:49 +0000

Robin,
Well actually the car that left the scene never was hit, he just caused the accident. My daughter hit the truck in front of her, who slammed on his breaks because of the car that turned without warning. Yes, I am very thankful nobody was injured. The insurance companies are arguing over fault, which really lies with the car that left the scene of the accident. In the mean time my daughter has no vehicle. Bummer!

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:48:46 +0000

Kelly,
Yes she learned a couple of invaluable lessons with this accident. I think it will definitely cause her to be a more cautious driver.

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:47:16 +0000

Thank you Karen!

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:46:52 +0000

Tim,
I know you’re being serious, but that’s too funny, only you could get hit and have the driver flee to Mexico!

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:44:44 +0000

I’m glad to hear your son is okay after hitting that tree. That’s amazing! I am a little nervous every time my daughter leaves to go somewhere. She is a good driver, but you can’t control all the crazies out there on the road!

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:41:49 +0000

I have heard the advice about not getting out of the car before. We just had an incident locally where a man dressed as a police officer was knocking on doors and assaulting woman. Scary business!

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:39:28 +0000

Carol,
Going over the list with them is a great idea. Also, I had planned on recommending that everyone print the list and place it in your kids vehicle. I realized right after publishing that I had forgotten. Thanks for mentioning it!