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Page 3 of 3 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information D20696 – May 2024 MARYLAND Drivers are not required to stop on a divided highway. Sharing the Road with Motorcycles – Participant Guidebook Page 83 Drivers are prohibited from sharing a lane with a motorcycle. Sharing the Road with Bicycles – Participant Guidebook Page 84 When passing a bicyclist, the driver must keep at least 3 feet between them and the bike, except when the bicyclist fails to ride to the right, fails to maintain a steady course, fails to stay in a bike lane, or if the road is too narrow to pass at a 3 feet distance. 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 Drivers must stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk if the pedestrian is in their half of the roadway or within one lane of their half. When turning right, drivers must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk if the pedestrians are in their half of the roadway or within one lane of their half. 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. They have the right-of-way. Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86 Accidents resulting in injury, death, or property damage must be reported to the police. The deadline to file a report is 15 days. Collisions with Deer and Other Animals – Participant Guidebook Page 87 If a driver strikes a domestic animal, they must notify the police immediately. Police and Traffic Stops – Participant Guidebook Page 89 Law enforcement personnel are required to wear body cameras. Police officers may not prohibit a citizen from recording the police officer's actions. 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.