Dogs. Do not let a dog out on the road on its own. Keep it on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or path shared with cyclists or horse riders.
Advice, not law. This rule is not written in capitals, so breaking it is not an offence in itself — but it can still be used in evidence in court to establish liability. The rules that say MUST or MUST NOT are the ones backed by law.
5 theory test questions on this rule
From the DVSA revision question bank. These are not the questions asked in the real theory test. Each one shows the answer, the explanation, and our own note on why every other option is not it.
Car
Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
- A group of horse riders comes towards you. What should you do if the leading rider's horse becomes nervous of your presence? Other road users
- What's most likely to cause danger to a group of horse riders? The driver
- Diesel fuel has been spilled on the road. Which road users will this be a particular danger for? Environmental issues