Raw,
If you can't run other drivers accidentally then you don't deserve to be on D8! Or I guess D6 on this case. I've been here for 6 months and still find ways of taking out half the field on the second lap because of small mistakes.
We're not as worried about it as higher divisions are, so don't fret. We build our racecraft and skills as we go and that's all it comes down to. I think that as long as you drive carefully and do not intentionally ram people off the road then you fit right in with snail.
I find a lot of the charm of the bottom division is the fact we're here to race and be friendly with everyone. Accidents will happen at our level, and I think we're all fine with that. Sometimes we push the machines a bit too far, or get distracted by that dog and kid fighting for a piece of pizza in the corner. Point is, show up on track; race as clean as you can, accept the fact probably none of us are exactly on our lines at all times and we brake at the wrong time; and just have fun.
I filed so many IRs against myself the first 3 weeks it was ridiculous, so I understand the frustration it can bring.
Just come in, race your best, and more importantly: have fun! It's what the game is about. At least, in my view.
Pierre