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When encountering livestock on the road, you should stop your vehicle and switch off the engine if requested to do so by the person in charge of the animals.

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The statement is true because Highway Code Rule 214 clearly instructs drivers that when passing animals, they must keep their speed down, give them ample room, and stop—switching off the engine if requested by the person in charge of the animals.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant rule for encountering animals on public roads.
Highway Code Rule 214 applies to driving past animals and livestock.
Animals can be unpredictable and easily frightened by vehicle movement and engine noise.
2
Determine the driver's required response to signals from an animal handler.
Drivers must obey the handler's request to stop and switch off the engine.
Stopping and cutting engine noise ensures the animals remain calm and allows them to pass or be cleared safely.

Key Concept

Driver responsibilities and safety protocols when encountering livestock and animal handlers under Highway Code Rule 214.
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