While travelling along a narrow country lane, you notice two equestrians riding side by side ahead of your vehicle. What is the most appropriate course of action?
- AFlash your headlights repeatedly so the outer rider realizes you want to get past
- Reduce your speed, remain patiently behind, and only overtake when you can give at least 2 metres of clearance at under 10 mphCevap
- CAccelerate swiftly past in a low gear to minimise the total time spent alongside the animals
- DMove directly into the opposing lane to pass without checking your side mirrors or blind spots
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Reduce your speed, remain patiently behind, and only overtake when you can give at least 2 metres of clearance at under 10 mph.
Horses are easily frightened animals, and riders often ride two abreast to protect a young, nervous, or inexperienced horse or rider. The Highway Code (Rule 215) instructs drivers to slow down, drop speed to a maximum of 10 mph, hold back patiently without revving or sounding the horn, and only overtake when safe while allowing at least 2 metres (6.5 feet) of clearance.
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Safe procedure for approaching and overtaking horse riders riding two abreast
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