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You are waiting at the give-way line of a roundabout. You observe a horse rider already on the roundabout in the left-hand lane, approaching from your right. The rider is extending their right arm horizontally. How must you interpret this moving hazard, and what is the safest action?

  1. A
    Sound your horn briefly to warn the rider that they are in the incorrect lane for a right turn, then wait for them to reposition.
  2. B
    Assume the right-arm signal indicates they are about to leave the roundabout at your exit; apply your left indicator and pull out.
  3. C
    Interpret the signal as an invitation for you to pull out; flash your headlights to claim the right of way and enter the roundabout.
  4. Understand that the rider intends to continue around the roundabout to the right while remaining in the left lane; you must wait until they have fully passed.Cevap

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Understand that the rider intends to continue around the roundabout to the right while remaining in the left lane; you must wait until they have fully passed.
According to the Highway Code, horse riders, cyclists, and horse-drawn vehicles may stay in the left-hand lane of a roundabout even if they are turning right. They will signal right to show they are continuing around the roundabout and are not leaving at the current exit. You must anticipate this behaviour, yield to them, and wait until they have safely passed your junction before entering the roundabout.

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1
Analyze the rider's lane position and hand signal.
The rider is positioned in the left lane but is signalling right.
Horse riders are highly vulnerable on roundabouts and require special consideration.
2
Apply Highway Code rules for vulnerable road users on roundabouts.
Recognize that horse riders, cyclists, and horse-drawn vehicles are permitted to stay in the left-hand lane even when turning right.
It is often much safer for vulnerable users to remain on the outside lane to avoid crossing fast-moving traffic.
3
Determine the required defensive response to this moving hazard.
You must remain safely behind the give-way line until the rider has passed your junction.
Pulling out would cut across their path, and making loud noises (like sounding the horn) could spook the animal and cause a severe incident.

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