pete is thinking of skipping car insurance for the first year while he gets adjusted to car payments. why is…

pete is thinking of skipping car insurance for the first year while he gets adjusted to car payments. why is this a bad decision? (select all that apply) petes parents could be sued for damages from accidents pete caused. pete could be found responsible for accident - related injuries and medical expenses of others. pete would be driving illegally. pete could face life in prison if caught without insurance.

pete is thinking of skipping car insurance for the first year while he gets adjusted to car payments. why is this a bad decision? (select all that apply) petes parents could be sued for damages from accidents pete caused. pete could be found responsible for accident - related injuries and medical expenses of others. pete would be driving illegally. pete could face life in prison if caught without insurance.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  • In many places, car insurance is legally required. Driving without it is illegal.
  • If in an accident, the uninsured driver (Pete) may be liable for damages, injuries and medical - expenses of others. In some cases, if a minor and under parents' name on the vehicle, parents could also be sued. However, facing life - in - prison for lack of car insurance is an extreme and unlikely outcome.

Answer:

Pete's parents could be sued for damages from accidents Pete caused. Pete could be found responsible for accident - related injuries and medical expenses of others. Pete would be driving illegally.