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Page 3 of 3 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information D20726 – March 2026NEW WEST VIRGINIA • Drivers do not have to stop for a school bus if they are traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway where pedestrians are not permitted to cross. 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, drivers must keep at least 3 feet between them and the bike, and proceed at a careful, reduced 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. Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86 • If a crash results in injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more, the police must be notified and a report must be filed within 24 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 • 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 • People concerned with the driving ability of another person can report them to the Division of Motor Vehicles, Medical Section.