Issue link: https://adspolicy.uberflip.com/i/1438359
Page 3 of 3 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information D20697 – May 2024 MASSACHUSETTS Sharing the Road with Motorcycles – Participant Guidebook Page 83 Drivers are prohibited from sharing a lane with a motorcycle. Massachusetts recommends a four second following distance when following behind a motorcycle. Sharing the Road with Bicycles – Participant Guidebook Page 84 When passing a bicyclist, drivers must maintain a safe distance. When approaching or passing a person on a bicycle the operator of a motor vehicle shall slow down and pass at a safe distance and at a reasonable and proper speed. 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. 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, and drivers must yield the right-of-way. Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86 If a crash results in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000, it must be reported to the police as well as the Registry of Motor Vehicles within 5 days. Collisions with Deer and Other Animals – Participant Guidebook Page 87 If a driver injures a cat, dog, or other animal, they should notify the police and if possible the animal's owner. Police and Traffic Stops – Participant Guidebook Page 89 This state does not have any additional specific information for this section. 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.