Texas Car / Permit practice question · Sharing the Road
When driving near a motorcycle, you should remember that the motorcycle:
Answer choices
- can safely share a lane side by side with your car
- must always ride on the road's shoulder
- is always easy to see in your blind spots
- is entitled to a full lane, so you should not crowd or share its lane— Correct answer
Why this is the answer
A motorcycle has the right to a whole lane and may need all of it to maneuver safely, so you should give the rider a whole lane width. Even if there seems to be enough room for a car and motorcycle together, do not try to share the lane. Motorcycles are small, so check carefully before turning or changing lanes.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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