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AARP Driver Safety
Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information
D20722 – March 2026NEW
VERMONT
• 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 of guide dog, this indicates that they are blind. They always have
the right-of-way.
Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86
• If a crash results in injury, death, or damage of $3,000 or more, it must be reported to the
Department of Motor Vehicles within 72 hours.
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
• Law enforcement personnel must not use more force than is necessary.
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.
