Revision question · Attitude

What should you do when you're overtaking a horse and rider?

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Sound your horn as a warning

Go past as quickly as possible

Flash your headlights as a warning

Go past slowly and carefully

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Go past slowly and carefullyThis was the right answer

Horses can be startled by the sound of a car engine or the rush of air caused by a vehicle passing too closely. Keep well back and only pass when it's safe. Leave them plenty of room; you may have to use the other side of the road to go past safely.

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Rule 215Highway Code rule · Pass horses slowly with sufficient clearance and obey a rider’s request to wait.

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