Vulnerable road usersQuestion 317 of 424

You see a horse on the road. What is the maximum speed the Code says you should slow to?

  1. 20 mph
  2. 10 mph
  3. 30 mph
  4. 5 mph
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Correct answer: 10 mph

Slow to a maximum of 10 mph and pass wide and slowly.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road users requiring extra care (204 to 225), Rule 215

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026