Revision question · Other road users

What should you do when passing sheep on a road?

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Keep close to avoid oncoming traffic

Drive very slowly

Pass quickly but quietly

Briefly sound your horn

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Drive very slowlyThis was the right answer

Slow down and be ready to stop if you see animals in the road ahead. Animals are easily frightened by noise and by vehicles passing too close to them. Stop if signalled to do so by the person in charge of the animals.

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Rule 214Highway Code rule · Pass other animals slowly and be ready to stop; do not sound a horn to force them clear.

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