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Page 3 of 3 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information D20709 – March 2026REV NORTH CAROLINA Sharing the Road with Motorcycles – Participant Guidebook Page 83 • Motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane, and drivers of motor vehicles shall not deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. Sharing the Road with Bicycles – Participant Guidebook Page 84 • When passing a bicyclist, the driver must keep at least 2 feet between them and the bike. • In a no-passing zone, a driver must provide at least 4 feet of space when passing a bicyclist • When a driver is making a right turn while a bicyclist is to their right, they should yield to the bicyclist. • If a bicyclist reaches a crosswalk before a driver, the driver must yield the right-of-way. Sharing the Road with Pedestrians – Participant Guidebook Page 85 • If a driver is making a right turn while a pedestrian is in the cross walk, they must yield the right-of- way to the pedestrian. • When a pedestrian is entering a crosswalk, a driver should yield by stopping or slowing down. • If a pedestrian is using a white cane or is accompanied by a guide dog, this indicates the person is blind, and drivers must yield the right-of-way. Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86 • Drivers must report a crash that results in injury, death, or total damage exceeding $1,000 to the local law enforcement. Failure to do so can result in license suspension. Collisions with Deer and Other Animals – Participant Guidebook Page 87 • This state does not have any additional specific information for this section. Police and Traffic Stops – Participant Guidebook Page 89 • Drivers must comply with any lawful order or direction from a police officer. UNIT 5 – What Does the Road Ahead Look Like? Reporting Someone with Driving Problems – Participant Guidebook Page 98 • A person may submit a Request for Medical Evaluation to the Division of Motor Vehicles.