You are. Don't drive through a flood. A car engine was not intended to be submerged in water, particularly dirty flood water.
In general, the owner of a vehicle is legally liable for accidents caused by mechanical failures if they were aware of the issue or should have been aware of it through regular maintenance and failed to address it.
Yes. Completely.
No, You are not liable.
Yes, if you cosign a car loan, you are typically not liable for accidents that occur while the borrower is driving the vehicle. The borrower is usually responsible for any accidents that happen while they are driving, unless there are specific circumstances that make you legally liable.
Who is the owner of the car your adult daughter was driving, you or her? If you, you can both be liable. Her as the driver, and you as the owner of the vehicle
The driver's insurance would then be considered "secondary," meaning if the owner of the auto didn't have insurance, then if the person driving the car had insurance, they would be liable.
The mother is liable
Yes, if you co-sign a car loan, you can be held liable for accidents that occur while the primary borrower is driving the vehicle.
no
When driving behind another vehicle at night,
If you are driving the car, then you are officially liable for driving without proof of insurance, but most police will be understanding if you are driving a company car that you didn't know was insured.
Yes, if you co-sign a car loan, you are typically not liable for accidents that occur while the borrower is driving the vehicle. The borrower is usually responsible for any accidents or damages that occur while they are driving the car.