Daughter Wrecked my truck

they are called crashes/collisions actually because 99% can be avoided. as well as "accidents" dont exist in the legal world. i think every one who gets there license must take a mandatory driver training course because people dont know how to friggin drive anymore. i dont see why following the damn rules is so hard, speeding just get on my nerves. as well as tail gating. drive for the weather, keep following distance, and drive defensively, and everything will be well. dont assume anything because people are idiots now adays

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well said! and i could not agree more!

 

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Thanks for calling me an idiot, I appreciate it.

And shit happens in this world, hence the word accident. And yes last I heard they didn't just hand out licenses, you do have to take several types of tests/training to get one.

Also nice of you to call the OPs daughter an idiot.

 

Thanks for getting back on topic, 1. She is under age and I know all the pervs on this site, don't need to be displaying pics of my daughter on the internet. 2. She wasn't txting, thank god, the police officer asked her that and made her show him her phone. 3. Cars come and go, I've had many in the past that were all special to me but were are they now. So a auto is just an auto, but the special people in out lives are forever and that's all that matter. Thanks

 

I wasn't aware that Driver's Ed was mandatory in any state... It's optional in NY where I grew up but you get an insurance break if you take it.

 

Texas has a program where your parents can teach you starting at 15.

My dad started teaching me after obtaining a learner's permit at 15, 16 got my license. No accident and No tickets yet.

 

uuhhhh, pretty sure you do


and op, sorry your truck got screwed and its good that your daughter is fine, but letting her drive your 30k dollar truck with 4 months experience was just not a good idea. I know you probably trust her (well not so much anymore) but at four months there is just too much going on and you dont really know what you are doing.

The whole "accidents are accidents" is B.S. Now if somebody plowed into his truck while his daughter was driving it, then thats an "accident" for his daughter because it was not her fault and it was out of her control. But if the person (in this case, OPs daughter) is at fault it is not an accident, its a mistake. There is no excuse to get into a crash if you are driving right, going the right speed, paying adequate attention, leaving adequate stopping distance e.c.t.

 

Glad she's okay. At least she rear ended someone with a Tacoma truck & she was not hurt.

Experience is the best teacher. At least she knows you support her.

 

That really sucks man, I can understand how you feel, my buddy was not paying attention one night and backed into the right box panel of my truck, and caved it in, it can be fixed, but the problem is trying to get through those asshole Progressive claim people! Been trying to call them almost constantly and it is really pissing me off!
The main thing is, I am glad everyone is okay and you did not have a grieving loss on your hands!

 

This thread is exactly why my kids will be driving a $500 vehicle until they have a job that allows them to buy whatever they want. I have learned my lesson with the "emergency only" cell phone bills. I know what I drove like at that age, to assume they would be any different would be naive.

 

uuhh, read my above post, not everyone needs to take a driving course to teach you how to drive...

Letting a 16 year old drive a $30k truck may not have been a good idea but it also could be the reason she walked away. I'll bet the OP's $30k truck has a hell of a lot more safety features than a $1k beater. If she had the same collision in an old rust bucket, it could have been much worse. Hopefully the OP and his daughter both learned valuable life lessons through this experience.

 

It's the internet. Of course everyone is gonna say they're the best driver ever.

In Kansas it's optional. Everyone has to take the written test. After that, you can either present your certificate of completion for drivers' ed or go out in the DMV car with an instructor and prove you can drive.

 

this ^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joMK1WZjP7g?version=3

I mean just look at all the rust fly out of that old chevy compared to a newer chevy. I'd trust the frame and crumple zones in a newer vehicle than an older one.

 

So my truck is at a local body shop I've know for many years so I trust they'll do a good job. I can go on their web site and see pics posted on the progress. I can't believe how fast this is getting taken care of, the truck was taken to the shop on wed for an estimate, here on monday they are already dis-assembling the truck, here is the only pic posted but it is progress. I'll keep everyone posted.

 

Where did I call you or his daughter an idiot? I was just stating that people are idiots these day in no way implying said persons are. I used it for lack of better term of "careless" or "inexperienced" or "unaware" or "disrespectful" or "lacking responsibility" I suppose.

Anyway,
in Canada(country of origin for me) no one has to take a mandatory driver training. You get your learners at 14(alberta) and your license at 16(alberta). And like I said they are not accidents but more collisions/crashes. This crash could of been prevented and if it can be prevented it is not an accident.

Accident: an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss (dictionary.com)

Accident: An accident or mishap is an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance, often with lack of intention or necessity. It implies a generally negative outcome which may have been avoided or prevented had circumstances leading up to the accident been recognized, and acted upon, prior to its occurrence. (Wiki)

TL;DR Accidents are something that couldn't of been prevented. This situation could have.

I apologize for my ignorance of the concerned geographical location as I am going off of my local laws.

*Note: Most of my text is written from a point of view that is from Canada(Alberta Specifically) and is my opinion with some fact mixed in.*

*2nd Note: I do not take responsibility for some butt hurt I may have caused. Offended is an opinion*

I apologize for the unclear statement of calling people idiots as well.

 

I know if my daughter wrecked my truck I would be very upset. Like you said she now has learned a valuable life lesson and it won't happen again. Glad to hear she is okay. The truck parts can be replaced, live's cannot. your truck will look the same in no time.

 

I spoke to the shop today, I asked what it might cost to have the black park of the grill and lower grill painted to match the truck. He said they would do it for $150. So the whole front will be Blue now. I think it will look good, I have only see one other truck on this site with this done. I did this to my previous car, a 03 Mazda Protege 5. I was thinking about adding a bullit grill but I think this will look great. What's everyone thought on paying $150? Hell i thought they would do it for free, they have to paint most of the front end anyway. Here is a link to see my old Baby. I traded her in for my New Baby. BTW, I think I like blue. http://www.cardomain.com/gallery/2237839

 

Not sure how I feel about the look but I'd do it for $150 if it's something you want. I've only seen one other truck that has that done and it's a white Tacoma.

 

It's just a flesh wound.....

My daughter Is 2 and the only thing she drives is her lil barbie jeep. But when we get in the truck or better yet my boat any chance she gets she's reaching for the steering wheel. I hope if my daughter were to wreck my truck that shed be fortunate to walk away scratch free, like yours did.