Motor Vehicle Crashes — Texas Driver's License Practice Test

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.