Revision question · Vulnerable road users

How should you overtake horse riders?

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Drive up close and overtake as soon as possible

Speed isn't important but allow plenty of room

Use your horn just once to warn them

Drive slowly and leave plenty of room

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Drive slowly and leave plenty of roomThis was the right answer

When you decide to overtake a horse rider, make sure you can do so safely before you move out. Leave them plenty of room and pass slowly. Passing too close could startle the horse and unseat the rider.

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Rule 215Highway Code rule · The inspected riders need a wide, slow pass: at least 2 metres, with speed reduced to 10 mph or less, and no horn or engine revving.

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