Tram accident - what drivers should look out for
Trams travel at speeds of up to 65 km/h, weigh more than 30 tonnes, have significantly longer braking distances than motor vehicles and swerving is not an option for them. In this guide, we explain how you can reduce the risk of a tram accident, how to behave correctly after an accident and who is liable for the damage [...].
Cat or dog run over? - What you should do now
Nobody really wants road accidents involving pets. But the fact that there are 14.7 million cats and 10.1 million dogs at home in Germany alone makes it clear that these accidents do happen and pose particular challenges for those involved. For the unfortunate driver, several questions arise in this terrifying moment: Am I committing a hit-and-run if I don't stop and [...]
Accident - What to do? 5 important tips
There's a crash and you're suddenly involved in an accident? In our guide, we explain what to do next and give you 5 important tips to help you on your way. Tip 1: First steps after the accident What should you do after an accident - and in what order? 1. the most important commandment is [...]
Smartwatch at the wheel - will it be expensive?
Every responsible road user should have internalised this by now: Mobile phones at the wheel - better not! The figures are frightening: the road safety initiative "Be smart!" calculates a total of 500 road deaths per year due to phone use on its website. But what about smartwatches such as Apple Watch, Fitbit and the like? Are they not a similarly dangerous distraction factor? [...]
Towing costs after an accident - who pays and why?
Your vehicle is so badly damaged after an accident that it has to be towed away. This is often associated with high costs. In this article, you will find out who pays the towing costs after an accident and how you can claim your costs quickly and easily. Entitlement to reimbursement of towing costs after an accident The basic rule is: The person who caused the [...]
Accident during probationary period - What consequences should I expect?
New driving licence holders in Germany have to pass a two-year probationary period, during which special rules apply. In the event of a road accident during the probationary period, nerves are accordingly frayed. In our guide, we explain what consequences you can expect as a novice driver after an accident during the probationary period and why a hit-and-run is a very bad idea. The crucial question: [...]
Driving without glasses - these are the penalties
Do you have glasses or contact lenses? In most areas of life, you are free to choose whether or not to use your visual aids. In road traffic, you MUST wear them. In our guide, we explain what penalties you can expect if you drive without glasses and explain what happens if you cause an accident without glasses. [...]
Accident without a driving licence - fines and consequences
Have you caused an accident or been involved in an accident - and one of the parties involved did not have a driving licence? Even if you were not actually at fault, there will be legal consequences in this constellation. In our guide, you can find out what the penalties are for an accident without a driving licence and what fines you can expect if you [...]
Accident during test drive - who pays?
Accidents during test drives happen more often than you might think! It is in the nature of a test drive that the driver is usually sitting at the wheel of this type of vehicle for the first time, so it is quite typical if it is difficult to correctly assess the width of the car or its braking distance. But who pays in the event of an accident during the test drive? We [...]
Accident without police - Do I always have to call the police?
There was a slight bang. Nobody is injured and at first glance everything looks like a minor incident. You ask yourself: Do I have to call the police because of this? A road accident is always a nuisance and an unwanted task. However, it usually becomes even more unpleasant afterwards when there is trouble with the claims settlement. We explain [...]