Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsHard
A driver is involved in a collision in Texas. If the collision results in injury or death, or property damage to an apparent extent of $1,000 or more, within how many days must a written report be filed with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)?
- A15 days
- B30 days
- C5 days
- D10 days
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. 10 days
According to Texas Transportation Code, if a collision results in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000, a written report (CR-2) must be filed with TxDOT within 10 days of the incident.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; 15 days is not the specified period.
- B. This is incorrect; 30 days is not the specified period.
- C. This is incorrect; 5 days is not the specified period.
Collision Report Deadline (Texas)
In Texas, a written collision report (CR-2) must be filed with TxDOT within 10 days if the collision results in injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more.
- Applies if injury, death, or $1,000+ property damage occurs.
- Must be filed by the driver or owner of the vehicle.
- Report form is CR-2 (Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report).
Memory trick: After a crash, count to ten, then report it to TxDOT again!