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Page 3 of 4 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information D20713 – May 2024 OREGON Drivers do not have stop for a school bus if they are on a road that is divided by an unpaved median strip or barrier. Sharing the Road with Motorcycles – Participant Guidebook Page 83 Motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane, and drivers of motor vehicles shall not deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. Sharing the Road with Bicycles – Participant Guidebook Page 84 When passing a bicyclist, drivers must maintain a safe distance meaning that if the bike were to fall over, there would still be enough room to avoid contact with the bike or rider. If a driver makes a right turn while a cyclist is on their right, they must yield the right-of-way to the cyclist. If a cyclist reaches an intersection before the driver, the driver must yield the right-of-way and let them cross. Drivers cannot enter a "bike box" on a red light including for right turns. Sharing the Road with Pedestrians – Participant Guidebook Page 85 Drivers must yield to pedestrians if they are crossing in their lane or the adjacent lane. Drivers must yield when making a turn if the pedestrian is in their intended lane or the adjacent lane. When pulling out on to the road, a driver must stop before they cross a sidewalk, even if there are no pedestrians. Drivers must yield to pedestrians on a sidewalk. If a pedestrian is using a white cane, this indicates that they are blind. They always have the right-of- way. Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86 Drivers must file an accident report with the Department of Motor Vehicles within 72 hours, even if a police report has already been filed, when an accident results in injury, death, or damage exceeding $2,500. Collisions with Deer and Other Animals – Participant Guidebook Page 87 If a domestic animal is struck, drivers must notify the owner. If the owner cannot be found, drivers must contact the police. Drivers must notify local police if they strike a large animal which remains on the scene. Police and Traffic Stops – Participant Guidebook Page 89 Drivers must comply with any lawful order or direction from a police officer. UNIT 5 – What Does the Road Ahead Look Like? Reporting Someone with Driving Problems – Participant Guidebook Page 98 The Department of Transportation makes available the Driver Evaluation Request, which can be confidential.