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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous](1) In a rear-ending incident, fault is beside the point because according to the law, the rear driver is always at fault. You don't have to warn your teen about not admitting fault because it doesn't matter. You should train them to ask if the other driver or their passengers are okay, and to call 911 immediately if anyone is injured.

(2) Make sure they know how to pull over and be safe (only getting out on the curb side, setting a flare if there is no shoulder, etc.).

(3) Make sure they know how to exchange info with another driver. With cell phones this is very easy. The other driver is not "demanding their info." They are getting the insurance info they need to report the accident. This is appropriate. Makes sure your teen knows where the insurance info is and what documents they need from the other driver as well.

(4) If the other driver is aggressive or behaving in an unpredictable way, tell your teen to call the cops and then get in their vehicle with the doors lock and wait until the cops arrive. After they call the cops, they should call you.[/quote]

Wow what horrible advice. First in a rear end it is not always your fault (most of time it is) and you should never admit fault. You should never ask if other driver is injured.

Last accident I literally handed lady the paper copy of my insurance card (just a copy) and left. Very very little conversation.

Later she “claimed” neck hurt when she called my insurance. I truthfully could say no mention of this at scene. And it was a rear end but she swerved into my rear end. She shifted lanes quickly as something in road her left rear tailight broke my front right headlight as she crossed over.

My insurance said it was she said he said so we each pay. She had no collisions coverage. As such I paid out if pocked and since she did not report her insurance no accident on my record.

Her car a piece of crap, a junkyard bumper and tailight all she needed [/quote]

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