You are charged, and responsible. The law in every state requires the driver entering the roadway to yield to traffic travelling on the roadway.
I personally would say something like "I used the snow blower on my driveway" and avoid the whole issue.
The bicyclist ran into a hedge to avoid hitting Framton
When entering a street or highway from an alley, parking lot, private driveway, or private road, you should first come to a complete stop and yield to any oncoming traffic or pedestrians. Ensure that the roadway is clear before proceeding to merge safely. Always check your mirrors and blind spots to avoid potential collisions. Finally, signal your intent to merge or turn to alert other drivers.
Avoid hitting the brakes.
Honestly, not totally sure about your state, but in most...if there is no damage and it happens on private property, then it is not considered an accident.
A pizza delivery driver will have to park in a parking spot or driveway to avoid getting a ticket.
Avoid speeding and hitting pedestrians or other vehicles.
Your main concern when an animal is on the road is to avoid having a traffic accident. If you swerve off the road to avoid hitting an animal, and as a result you hit a tree, that is worse than hitting the animal, since you are much more likely to be injured or killed, to say nothing of the car repair bills. If the animal is small, such as a rabbit, it is much less dangerous to your car than a larger animal such as a deer or a moose. Hitting a moose is quite dangerous, so try not to do that. Remember that there may be other cars behind you, and if you brake too rapidly, the cars behind you may hit your car. You do not want to involve other cars in a traffic accident. So avoid animals if possible, but run them over if necessary to avoid a more serious accident. In heavy traffic, don't even try to avoid a small animal; the risk is too great.
Check your surroundings to avoid hitting something.
NO, you are definetly not at fault.You saved a poor helpless animal. not being funny.
To avoid hitting other strings while playing the guitar, focus on your finger placement and technique. Make sure to press down on the strings firmly and use the tips of your fingers. Practice proper hand positioning and be mindful of your strumming or picking technique to avoid accidentally hitting other strings.
Generally, the one who was backing out of the driveway, because they are the one with duty to yield and also because they had the "last clear chance" to avoid the accident.