What should you do when you see these horse riders in front?
- A Pull out to the middle of the road
- B Slow down and be ready to stop
- C Switch on your hazard warning lights
- D Give a right-turn signal
Why this is the answer
Be particularly careful when approaching horse riders – slow down and be prepared to stop. Always pass wide and slowly, and look out for signals given by the riders. Horses are unpredictable: always treat them as potential hazards and take great care when passing them.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Pull out to the middle of the road — Passing wide is right, but the first thing to do is slow down.
- C
- Switch on your hazard warning lights — There is no hazard here to warn others about.
- D
- Give a right-turn signal — That says you are turning, which you are not.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 10
- The Highway Code — rule 215
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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