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You are following a horse and rider along a single-carriageway road. In what sequence should you carry out the procedure to pass them safely? Arrange the actions in chronological order from first to last.

  1. 1Slow down early, leave plenty of room behind the horse, and keep engine revs low.
  2. 2Hold back patiently until the road ahead is clear of oncoming traffic and hazards.
  3. 3Pass slowly at a speed under 10 mph, allowing at least 2 metres of clearance.
  4. 4Build up speed gently only after you have cleared the horse and rider by a safe distance.

Answer

1. Slow down early and keep back; 2. Wait for a clear road ahead; 3. Pass slowly under 10 mph with at least 2 metres clearance; 4. Accelerate gently away once well clear.
Under The Highway Code (Rule 215), the correct safe sequence when dealing with horse riders is: first slow down early and maintain a safe gap behind; second, wait patiently for a clear road ahead without oncoming traffic; third, overtake slowly at under 10 mph while giving at least 2 metres of lateral clearance; and finally, accelerate away gently once well clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Reduce vehicle speed in advance, hold back at a safe distance, and keep engine revs low.
The vehicle approaches quietly without startling the horse.
Horses are easily spooked by sudden movements or revving engines from behind.
2
Assess the oncoming road and wait until there is a clear, safe gap with no oncoming vehicles.
Sufficient room is available to move into the opposite lane safely.
Passing a horse requires crossing wide into the opposite lane, which cannot be done with oncoming traffic.
3
Overtake wide and slow, keeping vehicle speed under 10 mph and lateral clearance to at least 2 metres.
The vehicle safely passes the horse without crowding it.
The Highway Code Rule 215 requires drivers to pass horses at under 10 mph and allow at least 2 metres of clearance.
4
Accelerate gently away only after having moved well clear of the horse and rider.
The vehicle resumes normal road speed safely without causing disturbance.
Sudden or loud acceleration immediately in front of a horse can cause it to bolt into the road.

Key Concept

Highway Code Rule 215: Safe procedure for approaching, waiting behind, and passing horse riders slowly and widely.
Estimated Time:45s
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