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Car crash abroad. Vocabulary . Driver impairment: A deterioration of a driver’s judgment and decrease in his or her physical ability. Fatality: an occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease. Translator: a person who translates from one language into another.
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Vocabulary • Driver impairment: A deterioration of a driver’s judgment and decrease in his or her physical ability. • Fatality: an occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease. • Translator: a person who translates from one language into another. • Defendant: an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law. • Wrecked: Under the influence of or suffering the effects of drugs or alcohol.
Foreign Drivers Tort claims Tort claims are those against the defendant driver and their insurance company. Contract claims Contract claims are against your own insurance company. Accident occurred here You live here
Be prepared Stay Calm! Check for injuries Inspect your car
Call 911 In most countries the Police must attend road traffic accident's which involve a foreign vehicle. If you do not understand the Police you should explain that you need an interpreter. Maneuver your car off the road Take Notes
Take Pictures Report Accident To Your Insurance Co. Locate Any Witnesses Call your insurer and inform them – they will be able to advise you on the spot. In an emergency you should contact your insurer's local representative. Their name and address should have been given to you when you told your insurer you were going on holiday or abroad.
Warn other drivers Don’t Admit Fault Keep all the documentation the police provide. You will need the documents if at a later date you need to contact them to help you to pursue a claim.
Grammar Point Some / Any
Complete the sentences with SOME or ANY. • There’s………………..bread on the table. • There aren’t……………….apples in the bowl. • Are there………………sausages? • Is there…………….milk in the bottle? • I haven’t got……………..butter. • There are……………….rolls for dinner. • I’ve got………………..cheese. • There isn’t……………….jam left. • There aren’t……………..eggs for lunch. • There’s……………….fruit in the basket.