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Page 3 of 3 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information D20723 – March 2026NEW VIRGINIA • When passing a bicyclist, drivers must keep at least 3 feet between them and the bike. Drivers must also slow down to a reasonably safe speed. • 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 • 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, this indicates that they are blind, and drivers must yield the right-of-way. Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86 • If in a crash, stop and give help to anyone who is injured if you can. Report the crash to the police as quickly as possible. • If a crash results in injury, death, or property damage of $3,000 or more, it must be reported to the DMV. The police will make this report Collisions with Deer and Other Animals – Participant Guidebook Page 87 • Drivers must notify the police if they hit a deer, bear, turkey, or elk and wish to claim the animal. 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 person—including family members, medical professionals, or concerned citizens—may request that the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conduct a medical review of a driver.