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Motor Vehicle Crashes — Texas Driver's License Practice Test

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What must you do if you are in a crash that injures or kills a person?

TX Driver Handbook (DL-7)

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This Texas Driver's License Motor Vehicle Crashes practice set has 22 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 70% on the real Texas Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Topic overview

This chapter explains your legal duties if you're involved in a motor vehicle crash — stopping at the scene, exchanging information with other drivers, and knowing when the crash must be reported to law enforcement. The exact duties differ depending on whether the crash involved an injury, only vehicle damage, an unattended vehicle, or damage to property like a fence or landscaping.

The most tested material is recognizing which situations require you to notify law enforcement right away — an injury or fatality, a driver leaving the scene, vehicles that can't be moved, or a suspicion the other driver is intoxicated — versus a minor crash you may only need to report in writing afterward. You should also know the basic first-aid guidance for helping someone injured in a crash.

A common mistake is assuming that if there's no visible injury, you can simply drive away after a minor bump — Texas law still requires you to stop, exchange information, and in some cases file a written report. Another mistake, born of good intentions, is trying to move an injured person right away; the handbook is clear that you should generally leave them where they are unless it's truly necessary.

What must I do if I hit an unattended, parked vehicle?

You must stop, and either locate the owner and give your name and address, or securely attach a written notice with your name, address, and a description of what happened.

In which situations must I notify law enforcement after a crash?

When there's an injury or death, when a vehicle can't be moved off the road, when a driver leaves the scene, or when you suspect another driver is intoxicated.

Should I move someone who was injured in a crash?

Only if it's absolutely necessary — the handbook warns that unskilled handling can do more harm than good, so it's usually safer to keep the person as they are and get trained help on the way.

Written from the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) — Motor Vehicle Crashes ↗· Last checked: 2026-07-10· Reviewed by the PassPrep editorial team· How we verify →

Sample questions

Three questions from the Motor Vehicle Crashes bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 22 questions at random from the same bank.

  1. What are the most common causes of crashes in Texas?

    • Speeding, failure to yield or stop, and driving under the influence — Correct answer
    • Bad weather only
    • Vehicle mechanical failure only
    • Driving too slowly

    Explanation: Most crashes in Texas result from speeding, failure to yield or stop appropriately, and driving under the influence of alcohol.

    Handbook: Motor Vehicle Crashes — Common Causes

  2. What information should you exchange with other drivers after a crash?

    • Names, addresses, VINs, plate numbers, license, and insurance information — Correct answer
    • Only your first name
    • Nothing — the police handle it
    • Only insurance, never your address

    Explanation: Exchange names, addresses, phone numbers, vehicle identification numbers, license plate numbers, driver license information, and insurance information with all drivers involved.

    Handbook: Motor Vehicle Crashes — Exchanging Information

  3. When a crash causes injury or death, what should you do as soon as possible?

    • Notify law enforcement as soon as possible — Correct answer
    • Wait a few days, then file online
    • Only call your insurer, not police
    • Nothing if it looks minor

    Explanation: You should always notify the appropriate law enforcement agency as soon as possible when there is an injury or fatality.

    Handbook: Motor Vehicle Crashes — When to Notify Police