Texas Car / Permit practice question · Sharing the Road

A motorcycle ahead of you has its turn signal blinking. Before you pull out in front of it, remember that:

Answer choices

• A blinking signal on a motorcycle always means the rider is braking
• Motorcycles must signal 300 feet ahead of every turn
• The signal will shut itself off as soon as the rider straightens up
• Riders usually have to cancel the signal themselves, so it may be left over from an earlier turn— Correct answer

Why this is the answer

Don't be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle. These signals usually do not cancel themselves, and riders sometimes forget to switch them off, so the blinker may be left over from an earlier turn. Wait until you are sure the motorcycle is actually going to turn before you pull out in front of it.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026