Texas Car / Permit practice question · Sharing the Road
Which situation produces the most collisions between cars and motorcycles?
Answer choices
- A motorcycle passing a car on a freeway
- A car following a motorcycle down a long hill
- A car turning left across the path of an oncoming motorcycle at an intersection— Correct answer
- A motorcycle merging onto a frontage road
Why this is the answer
The most common crash between cars and motorcycles happens at an intersection when a car driver makes a left turn in front of a motorcycle. A motorcycle can be hard to see, so always take a second look before turning, particularly when making left turns. Check carefully for riders before you start across the oncoming lanes.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road with Motorcycles
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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