Do I Need to Pay for a Car Accident During Driving School Practice?

[CaliDella]

During driving school training, students are not required to compensate for economic losses caused by car accidents. Below is additional information: Legal provisions: If a student commits a traffic safety violation or causes a traffic accident while learning to drive, the instructor is held responsible. In the case of a fatal accident: If a car accident during driving school practice results in someone's death, since the instructor has the duty to guide the student and ensure their safety, but is subjectively negligent and causes a major traffic accident resulting in one death, the "Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: "Violating the provisions of road traffic safety laws and regulations, causing a major traffic accident that constitutes a crime, shall be subject to criminal liability according to law." The instructor may be suspected of the crime of traffic accident and should be subject to criminal liability according to law.

[WyattLynn]

I've seen many cases of students hitting cars during practice at driving schools, and usually, you don't have to pay for the damages yourself. The driving school, as the professional training provider, bears the primary responsibility. They have specialized insurance to cover such incidents, such as compulsory traffic insurance plus student accident insurance. I remember a friend who hit a guardrail while practicing in the training area, and the driving school directly handled the repair costs—the whole process went smoothly without costing him a penny. The reason is simple: as a student, you're not yet a licensed driver, so legally, the responsibility lies with the driving school. However, don’t intentionally violate rules, like ignoring the instructor’s directions and driving recklessly, or the school might ask you to cover part of the costs. For prevention, choosing a reputable driving school is key, and make sure to read the terms carefully when signing the agreement. If an accident happens, don’t panic—report it to the instructor immediately and cooperate with the investigation. From experience, such incidents rarely affect the student’s wallet, so just focus on learning safely.

[Blakely]

As a parent, I'm particularly concerned about my child learning to drive, and hearing about accidents during driving school practice makes me nervous. But the good news is, you usually don't have to pay for damages because driving schools are obligated to ensure training safety—they have insurance to handle student accidents. When my child was just starting out and scratched a car, the driving school covered all costs without us paying a penny. The responsibility is clear: it's normal for beginners to make mistakes, and the system is designed to place the risk on the driving school. I recommend reviewing the driving school contract, which details these provisions, just in case. For prevention, ensure the instructor is present and minimize distractions. If an accident occurs, stay calm first, then communicate with the driving school to verify insurance coverage—they should take the initiative to resolve it. While protecting your rights, focus on learning to reduce similar risks and don't let such incidents hinder your progress.

[JohnnyLee]

When I first started learning to drive, I also had a collision accident. While practicing parking, I scraped a pillar and felt really nervous. But the driving school instructor reassured me that I didn't need to pay for it, as their insurance would directly cover it. After the accident, we just filled out a form and submitted it, and the car was repaired in a few days with all costs covered by the driving school. Generally, students don't need to compensate unless they seriously violate the rules, such as drunk driving. My advice is not to panic in similar situations; immediately report it to the instructor for assistance in recording the incident. The whole process can be handled by the driving school, and the key is to follow the rules and continue practicing. Choosing a good driving school can avoid trouble, and I became more careful in my subsequent driving practice.