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Vulnerable road usersQuestion 276 of 424

You pass a horse rider. What speed and space does the Code give as a guide?

  1. Under 20 mph, with at least 1 metre of space
  2. Under 30 mph, with at least 1.5 metres of space
  3. Under 10 mph, with at least 0.5 metres of space
  4. Under 10 mph, with at least 2 metres of space
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Correct answer: Under 10 mph, with at least 2 metres of space

Pass horses slowly and leave at least 2 metres of space.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Using the road (159 to 203), Rule 163

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026