As Americans, we love vehicles. We love cars, trucks, and SUVs. Our vehicles are a part of our liberty and the pursuit of happiness; they get us where we need to be when we need to be there. Additionally, our vehicles, new or used, were purchased with our hard earned money. They are of significant value, whatever way you look at it. As such, you shouldn’t be so carefree about allowing others to drive your vehicles.
You Could Be Responsible for Paying for a Wreck
When getting auto insurance coverage, do you recall being asked “who lives with you?” Or, maybe your insurance agent asked you “who will be driving your vehicle?” Both of these questions are purposeful. As your insurance provider, we want to know who we are covering since people who live together will likely drive each other’s vehicles. However, …show more content…
There are safe drivers who diligently observe every traffic law, and there are risky drivers who challenge every letter of the law. Even if you’ve ridden in a vehicle with your friend behind the wheel in the past, you still can’t say for certain he or she won’t encounter a risky driver while they are cautiously driving your vehicle. With the potential to get into a wreck ever-present, you should consider the damage to your vehicle and your friendship, and just say no to them driving your vehicle.
They’ll Change Your Settings
With all the tech-savvy vehicles on the market these days, it’s natural to use the settings to ensure you drive comfortably when you get behind the while. Unfortunately, it’s likely you and your friend are different when it comes to where the seat should be, the angle of the mirror, or the volume of the music. After putting in all that effort, there’s really no sense of adjusting it backs simply because you let your friend drive. Keep your settings as you like them by denying your friend access to your driver’s seat.
Your Friend Isn’t Familiar with Your