Texas Car / Permit practice question · Sharing the Road

A truck ahead has stopped and is beginning to back from the street into a loading area. You should:

Answer choices

• Sound your horn and drive around the front of the trailer
• Hold back and let the driver finish the maneuver— Correct answer
• Slip past behind the trailer while it is still moving slowly
• Flash your lights so the driver stops backing

Why this is the answer

Never cross behind a truck that is getting ready to back up. A driver backing from the street into a loading area temporarily blocks the road, so wait for the truck to complete the maneuver before you try to pass. Honking, flashing your lights, or slipping around the trailer risks a collision with a driver who may not see you.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road with Trucks

Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026