MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

What type of crash occurs when a motorcycle hits a bicycle head-on?

1. Multi-vehicle crash

2. Single vehicle crash

3. Rollover crash

4. Side-impact crash

The correct answer is: Single vehicle crash

In the scenario where a motorcycle hits a bicycle head-on, it is important to differentiate the nature of the incident based on the definition of vehicle classifications involved in crashes. A single vehicle crash typically refers to an incident that involves only one vehicle, often resulting from the driver's loss of control or encountering an obstacle, and does not involve any other vehicle. In this case, since the motorcycle is involved in a collision with a bicycle, this should be classified as a multi-vehicle crash. This term accurately describes incidents where two or more vehicles collide, regardless of their size or type. A rollover crash involves a vehicle overturning, and a side-impact crash refers to a collision where one vehicle strikes another on the side. Given that a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a bicycle involves both vehicles simultaneously, it is not accurate to categorize it as a single vehicle crash. Hence, the correct classification in the context of this question should reflect the presence of two distinct vehicles involved in the accident.