A 3-minute lesson from the Texas course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Most Texas crashes come from speeding, failing to yield or stop, and drinking and driving. If you're in a crash, the law requires you to stop, share information and help anyone hurt. Leaving an injury crash can be a felony.
If requested and available, exchange with all drivers involved:
Names, addresses and phone numbers
Vehicle identification numbers and license plate numbers
Driver license information
Insurance company name and policy number, exactly as shown on the card
Note the crash location and the contact information of any witnesses. If an insurer's details aren't on the card, the Texas Department of Insurance can provide them at (800) 252-3439.
In a crash that injures or kills someone, stop immediately at the scene (or as close as possible) without blocking traffic more than necessary. If you didn't stop, return immediately and remain until you've met your duties.
You rear-end a car at a light and the other driver says her neck hurts. Stop, call law enforcement because someone is injured, give her your name, address, registration and insurer, show your license if asked, and arrange a ride to a doctor if she needs or asks for one.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
After a crash resulting in injury, what must you do first?
Drive to a safe place, then call police
Wait for a witness before stopping
Move all vehicles before checking injuries
Stop at or near the scene without blocking traffic
Answer: Stop at or near the scene without blocking traffic
You must immediately stop at, or as close as possible to, the crash scene.