My step-dad let me barrow the truck yesterday to go to my girlfriends house. I have a license and have been driving for about 2 years. I decided to take the back road(dirt road) to my girlfriends house instead of going all the way around on the paved road. I was coming up to a curve so I started to slow down. I slowed down enough to make the curve but when I started to turn the wheel the truck started to slide because of all the loose gravel. Well the road goes something like this - v====v. The v's are the ditches, and they are really shaped like v's. Well the truck started to slide and I was alread too far on my side of the road to really have any room to pull out of the slide and if I was to turn into the slide I would have hit a tree. The passenger tires went down into the v-shaped ditch and when I got the truck back on the road I stopped and looked at the damage that mgiht have been done. The back tire was popped and supposidly the quarter panel was bent somehow and now the door...
2006-07-11 01:55:56 · 14 answers · asked by Thomas 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
creeks. I told my step-dad the whole story and he didn't seem made at the time. Then when he looked over the truck, I think he got mad. I told him I would pay for the damage that was done and that I could understand if I wasn't allowed to drive the truck or car anymore. I am not afraid of him, I just don't want him to think less of me. What should I do, I feel really bad about all this and I just want to try to make it better.
By the way, the truck is a 2000 Toyota Tundra V8.
I just feel really bad and I just want to make it better. I don't think I will get grounded but I know I can't barrow the cars anymore from now on until my real dad gets me my truck back up where I live.
I guess the real question is, what do I do?
2006-07-11 01:59:10 · update #1
Also I am not on the insurance...
2006-07-11 02:00:48 · update #2
also if I was to have turn the wheel to the right while in the ditch, I would have flipped the truck.
2006-07-11 02:01:45 · update #3
Well, what you have to do if you haven't already done this is to tell him that you are very sorry that it happened and then pay to get the truck fixed, not part of the repair but ALL of it. You pay for all the damage that was done to the truck. You said that you had slowed down to make that curve and still lost the truck, the reason that you lost the truck was because you was on grave and you was not going slow enough, you should have just barely been moving. Gravel is like driving on ice, you will slide on it even if you are driving slow. You have to give the gravel a lot of respect like you do ice.
You said the door creeks now, well that is because it is in a bind now. You also said that the quarter panel is bent, since the quarter panel is bent it has put the door in a bind. Don't open that door as you are going to make matters worse than they already are. Get that quarter panel straighten out first and then the door should stop creaking so much or might even stop creaking all together.
If you will give them some money to pay on the insurance, can they put you on their insurance? You really need insurance on you. So if they can put you on their insurance, find out what it would cost each month for you to be on their insurance and pay that each month and get on it.
2006-07-11 02:31:23 · answer #1 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you need to do is realize you were going too fast for the road conditions you were on, like you said you could have flipped the truck in the ditch and may not be here to ask advise. Since you already told your step father you will pay for the damage maybe you should look at it from his shoes he trusted you and you messed up bad. How would you have felt if you were him? Ask yourself Is it his only vehicle? How will he get around? How inconvienced will he be because of you? You need to go to him again and explain how bad it could have been how you should have known better and been way more carefull. Ask for his forgiveness and never ask for his truck again no matter what.
2006-07-11 09:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by M T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing. Your step dad should accept that you did come forward and tell the truth right away, not try to hide it. If it was truly an accident and you weren't speeding, etc., I would give him a bit of time. You have made the offer to pay for the repairs, so you have done all the right and honorable things. Just step back and wait at this point.
By the way, you step dad should have uninsured motorist coverage on his insurance. You might have to step up and help pay the increase in his premium, once he adds you on there....
2006-07-11 09:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by rmonigle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing by telling him. He respects you more for being honest and coming foward. There's really nothing you can do now but wait it out. You will regain his trust and he will realize that you made a mistake but fessed up about it. You will be able to drive again, it just might take a while. Don't be ashamed, you made a mistake. It happens. Nobody is perfect, you should definitely be more careful when you regain your driving priviledge. You are lucky it didn't end up worse. Keep your chin up, be resposible and continue to be honest with yourself and others and all will be well!
2006-07-11 09:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accidents do happen that is why their is insurance.
Tell your step-dad that you are sorry and make sure you tell him the truth.
Tell him that you pay for the deductible to have the repairs done.
Most parents are understanding if you are upfront with them and are willing to take responsibility for mistakes you make.
Because you live in the house I am sure the insurance company has contacted your parents and you must be on someones insurance if you do not have your own.
2006-07-11 09:02:49 · answer #5 · answered by rranderson1968 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are on the right track by telling your step-dad right away what happened and offering to pay for the damage. He may have seemed mad, but if he cars for you at all, he will probably be more happy that you are ok.
As long as you are honest with him, I'm sure it will all work out for the best!
2006-07-11 09:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by MandyT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him what happened immediately. Offer to work to fix the damage. Apologize and explain carefully what you did and steps to take additional damage. That's why he has insurance, I hope.
2006-07-11 08:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by Big Momma Carnivore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, its not you're fault the truck started to slip, unless you knew about the gravel in which case it is. Anyway fix the truck and impress your step dad with your responsibility...
2006-07-11 09:01:28 · answer #8 · answered by Almont00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fess up, admit you were wrong and offer to work off or pay any expenses not covered by insurance.
2006-07-11 08:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by dcbowls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him what happened and take your medicine
2006-07-11 08:59:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋