Your pupil is driving along a single carriageway road. What should they do if they see a horse-drawn vehicle ahead?
- A Stop and let the vehicle move out of their way
- B Turn on their hazard lights to warn other drivers
- C Flash their headlights to alert the driver to their presence
- D Overtake slowly if they can give the horse enough room
Why this is the answer
Animals can be unpredictable, and horses can be startled by passing traffic. Teaching your pupils to reduce their speed and leaving as much space as possible will help to minimise the risk. Horse-drawn vehicles should be shown the same consideration as ridden horses.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Stop and let the vehicle move out of their way — Horse-drawn vehicles are entitled to be there; waiting for them to leave the road is not an option.
- B
- Turn on their hazard lights to warn other drivers — Hazard lights warn of a hazard, and a horse-drawn vehicle is not one.
- C
- Flash their headlights to alert the driver to their presence — A flash of headlights is one of the things most likely to startle a horse.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6, section 10
- The Highway Code — rule 215
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
Where this question comes from
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Asked in: Driving Instructor (ADI Part 1)
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