Vulnerable road usersQuestion 303 of 424

A narrow rural road has no footway. You see pedestrians ahead. What should you do?

  1. Keep your speed and sound your horn
  2. Pass close to show you have seen them
  3. Slow down and give them plenty of room
  4. Flash your lights and speed up
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Correct answer: Slow down and give them plenty of room

Slow down and be ready to stop. Give people on narrow rural roads plenty of room.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road users requiring extra care (204 to 225), Rule 206

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026