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Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information AARP Driver Safety Page 4 of 4 RHODE ISLAND D20715 – May 2024 Sharing the Road with Pedestrians – Participant Guidebook Page 85 If a pedestrian is entering a crosswalk, the driver must yield by stopping or slowing down. If a driver is making a right turn while a pedestrian is in the crosswalk, they must yield to the pedestrian. When pulling out on to the road, a driver must stop before they cross a sidewalk, even if there are no pedestrians. If a pedestrian is using a white cane, this indicates that they are blind. The pedestrian always has the right-of-way. Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86 If a crash results in injury, death, or damage exceeding $500, it must be reported to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 21 days. Collisions with Deer and Other Animals – Participant Guidebook Page 87 Statute states that the driver of any vehicle knowingly involved in an accident resulting in death or injury to a domesticated animal, shall immediately stop the vehicle and remain at the scene of the accident until the driver renders all assistance to the injured animal. The driver must give notice of the accident to the owner of the animal or to a nearby office of local or state police. Any person failing to stop or comply with the requirements of this section shall upon be subject to a fine. Police and Traffic Stops – Participant Guidebook Page 89 No operator or owner of a motor vehicle will be requested to consent to a search by a law enforcement officer unless there is reasonable suspicion or probable cause of criminal activity. UNIT 5 – What Does the Road Ahead Look Like? Reporting Someone with Driving Problems – Participant Guidebook Page 98 This state does not have any additional specific information for this section.