<p>This is a good reminder to parents to talk specifically to their new drivers about what to do in this situation – this means having pen and paper in the car, disposible camera (or these days, cell phone) to take pictures of any damage, etc. When our S had his license only about a week, he came home from an errand and told us he had “tapped” another car in the parking lot. Didn’t think there had been damage, but wasn’t sure. No owner was around, and he didn’t know to leave a note or even get out of the car to check. H immediately went back with him to the lot --car was still there and no damage visible but we had him leave a note anyway with our name and phone #, saying he didn’t see damage but please call if concerns. We also used the opportunity to reinforce what to do in the event of a more serious accident. These things are supposed to be covered in drivers’ ed, but it’s not surprising that not everything they learn sticks in the absence of reminders or seeing it put into practice.</p>