Profile For John L.

Dear Everyone,

Thank you all. You guys are fantastically nice and helpful. I did not expect respond so quickly. The insurance said, the lady was speeding, but I still own 60% of the fault. She did not even claim my insurance. My insurance told me they would not get involve as I have a liability insurance. But if yes, they said it should not be my fault, at least split responsibility 50/50. I will take this as a lesson. What I care about is my career after all. All the answer from you guys are helpful and I am sure I can be a more careful driver after this one. Drive safe everyone, Thanks again.

Hello, fellow truckers. I got my Illinois CDL last month. However, I had an back out accident (not truck, my personal Vehicle) in a parking lot in state of Delaware in the beginning of September, while I was traveling. I was backing out from a parking spot then my vehicle was hit by another vehicle. I was at least 2/3 of the car backed out and no car was parked on both sides of my vehicle. My car was hit from the side, where the rear bumper and back passenger side tire are. The driver who hit me was panic and since she couldn’t speak English, i called the police. No one was injured. I also believe that I have no way to avoid the accident from happening, as I was slowly backed out and after I was backed I have at least 2/3 of the car moved outside the parking lane. However, the police came and said she has the right of way. I understand that, but since my car was backed out 2/3 even 3/4. I did not think I can avoid the accident from happening. The cop did not give me citation nor ticket because she said the parking lot was a private property. She even said she would give me a citation if is on a road. Both of us was reported to the insurance and now is under investigation. The initial investigation said should be shared responsibility. I am trying to get a job after the trip and I do not know if I should mention it when I apply. If yes, would it influence my chances from getting a good truck job? Would this collision report on my mvr? What should I do? Please help.