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Page 3 of 3 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information D20688 – March 2026NEW IDAHO • 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 should keep in mind that in Idaho bicyclists do not need to come to a complete stop at stop signs although they must yield to traffic already in the intersection. Sharing the Road with Pedestrians – Participant Guidebook Page 85 • If a pedestrian is entering a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, 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 • Accidents resulting in injury, death, or damage exceeding $1,500 must be reported to the local police department by the quickest means possible. • If a driver is involved in a crash with an uninsured driver and is unable to be compensated for damages, they can request to have the uninsured driver's license suspended. Collisions with Deer and Other Animals – Participant Guidebook Page 87 • Drivers must yield to livestock animals; they have the right-of-way both when in controlled movement or at large in open range areas. 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 • A physician may submit a report to the Transportation Department if the physician has reason to believe a patient is incompetent to drive. ADDITIONAL STATE INFORMATION DMV Reporting: For point reduction, the course participant must provide the certificate to the DMV.