Volgograd Driver’s License Exam Ends in Setback for the Candidate and a Damaged Police Vehicle
An exam session for a driver’s license in Volgograd took an unexpected turn, leaving the candidate with a failed result while a police car sustained damage in a collateral incident. The moment unfolded when the trainee, after receiving a negative evaluation, reacted in a way that escalated the situation beyond the test grounds.
According to the joint press service of the Judiciary System of Vologda Oblast, the moment the examiner signaled a failure, the candidate did not calm down. Instead of stepping back to reconsider safe actions, he opened the door of the training vehicle. A passing cargo truck, unable to avoid contact, collided with the door and caused substantial damage to the car belonging to the traffic police. The incident drew immediate attention to safety protocols inside training vehicles and the responsibilities of a learner who has just failed the test.
After the door was opened, the vehicle’s interior safety systems were not engaged to prevent the door from swinging outward into the path of the oncoming truck. The truck’s operator attempted to navigate the narrow space and protect the door, but the impact was unavoidable. The accident highlighted how a momentary decision by a new driver can have broader consequences, affecting not only the trainee but also the public service vehicle present nearby.
The legal question that followed centered on who should bear the repair costs. The unsuccessful candidate argued that his primary concern should not be legal or financial liability since the test had already ended unfavorably for him. Nonetheless, the traffic police saw a clear link between the door’s open position and the resulting damage, and they pursued a formal claim to recover the costs of repairs through the court system.
The court ultimately ruled in favor of the traffic police. It determined that the person responsible for opening the door during the test, and who failed to maintain safe control of the vehicle, carried liability for the accident and its consequences. This decision was grounded in the principle that a learner’s actions, even outside the actual driving segment of the exam, can have legal and financial repercussions if those actions lead to property damage or risk to others.
The ruling reminds learners and instructors alike that safety rules extend beyond the moment of driving. Proper conduct during a test, including how to respond to a failed attempt, remains a critical element of responsible training. Even a person without full driving rights may face accountability for actions that result in damages, underscoring the importance of cautious behavior in any situation involving a moving vehicle and public property.
In related notes, readers can follow informative updates via the regional press outlets and official judicial communications for context on how such cases are interpreted and adjudicated in similar situations. The outcome here reflects the broader expectation that safety protocols must be observed consistently, regardless of test status or the learner’s ultimate standing on that day.
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Source: Russian newspaper