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Page 3 of 4 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information D20689 – October 2025 ILLINOIS • When being approached by an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals (lights and/or sirens), Illinois law requires motorists to immediately pull to the right side of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass. In some cases a complete stop may be necessary to allow the emergency vehicle to pass. If stopped at an intersection with two-way traffic, remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes. Sharing the Road with School Buses – Participant Guidebook Page 82 • Drivers must stop before meeting or overtaking a school bus loading or unloading passengers on a two-lane roadway. Drivers must remain stopped until the stop signal arm is no longer extended and the flashing lights are turned off or the driver signals you to pass. • A driver is not required to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights if they are on the opposite side of a four-lane undivided 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. • 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. • 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, and yield to any pedestrians or vehicles before proceeding. Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86 • Crashes resulting in injury, death, or damage exceeding $1,500 must be reported to the Illinois Department of Transportation within 10 days. Collisions with Deer and Other Animals – Participant Guidebook Page 87 • It is illegal to kill a deer crippled by a collision with a motor vehicle. If you collide with a deer, call law enforcement. Police and Traffic Stops – Participant Guidebook Page 89 • This state does not have any additional specific information for this section.