Does the person sitting next to a learner driver have to be insured?
Does the person sitting next to a learner driver have to be insured?
Do I need insurance to supervise a learner driver? The learner driver must be insured to drive the vehicle they intend to practice in. If they are practicing in someone else’s car, such as a family or friend’s car, they may be insured to drive the vehicle on the owner’s car insurance.
Does the supervising driver have to be insured?
Does the supervisor have to be insured? While car insurance isn’t a legal requirement for supervisors, you must be prepared to take over the driving at any time. This could be as simple as driving the learner to a quiet road so they can practise, or manoeuvring the car out of a tight spot.
What happens when a driving instructor fails to prevent an accident?
Students rely on an instructor’s expertise to learn how to drive safely. A professional instructor is also trained to intervene during an emergency. If the instructor fails to take reasonable steps to prevent an accident, you may bring a claim against him or her — usually this will trigger the instructor’s business insurance coverage.
Can I take a claim against my driver’s Ed instructor?
You may also be able to bring a claim against the instructor who was in the car alongside the student. One of a driver’s ed instructor’s main duties is to keep an experienced set of eyes on the road alongside the student driver. Students rely on an instructor’s expertise to learn how to drive safely.
What if I’m injured in a car accident with a driver’s Ed student?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident with a driver’s ed student, it can be a challenge to figure out who might be responsible, and to decide on your best course of action. Consider talking with an experienced personal injury attorney to understand all your options, and to make sure your legal rights are protected.
When is a driving school liable for an employee’s actions?
The driving school is responsible for managing and training its employees. Therefore, the school is “vicariously liable” for most unintentionally harmful actions of employees, as long as the employee was acting in the scope of his or her job.