Should the Student Compensate if the Training Car Crashes?
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No compensation is required. When students learn driving skills at a driving school, the school has the obligation to ensure their personal safety during training. In such accidents, the driving school and the instructor should bear full responsibility and should apologize or express regret to the student. If the driving school or instructor asks the student to take responsibility, the student can file a complaint with the transportation bureau's operation management office, the governing body of driving schools, and the school will face severe penalties. Additional information: If a student violates traffic safety laws or causes a traffic accident during the learning process, the instructor is responsible. Reputable driving schools will not ask students to pay for such incidents; only some private driving schools, due to lack of insurance or other reasons, may require students to bear partial losses.
I usually pay more attention to legal matters. At the end of the day, this comes down to liability. If a driving school vehicle hits a student, the driving school will most likely have to compensate because they are the vehicle owner and the coach's employer, with an obligation to ensure student safety. If the coach made an operational error or the vehicle was improperly maintained, the driving school must bear full responsibility, covering medical expenses, lost wages, and so on. Don't forget, driving schools usually have insurance coverage, and the insurance company will step in after the accident. I recommend that the student keeps solid evidence of the accident, such as surveillance footage or witness statements, and promptly seeks compensation through legal channels. If all else fails, consult a lawyer and proceed with litigation to ensure their rights are not overlooked. In short, don't panic—the law protects the vulnerable party.
