Revision question · Other road users

You're approaching a roundabout. What should you do if there are horses being ridden ahead of you?

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Give them plenty of room

Stop and wait for them to get off the road

Sound your horn as a warning

Accelerate past as quickly as possible

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Give them plenty of roomThis was the right answer

Horse riders may stay in the left-hand lane while continuing around a roundabout, signalling right to show they are not leaving. Stay back, allow time and do not cut across or crowd the horse. This is permitted positioning, not a rider’s failure to reach another lane.

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Rule 186Highway Code rule · The inspected horse rider also signals right from the left; stay back and do not cut across.Rule 215Highway Code rule · The inspected horse rider also signals right from the left; stay back and do not cut across.

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