Vulnerable road usersQuestion 319 of 424

You approach a horse rider. What should you avoid doing?

  1. Sounding your horn or revving your engine
  2. Slowing down
  3. Waiting for a safe place to pass
  4. Looking for the rider's signals
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Correct answer: Sounding your horn or revving your engine

Horses are flight animals. They can move very fast if startled, so be patient and quiet.

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