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Rule 54 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 54. There are 5 questions in this test. You need to answer 4 out of 5 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. Where must you NOT take a horse according to Rule 54? Give one answer
A Bridleway
B Cycle track
C Footpath or pavement
D Road
Correct Answer: C Footpath or pavement
Explanation: Rule 54 explicitly states you must not take a horse onto a footpath or pavement.
2. What should you use instead of a cycle track? Give one answer
A Bridleway
B Pavement
C Public footpath
D Road
Correct Answer: A Bridleway
Explanation: Rule 54 advises using a bridleway instead of a cycle track for riding a horse.
3. When should you use equestrian crossings? Give one answer
A In bad weather
B Never
C Only at night
D When available
Correct Answer: D When available
Explanation: Rule 54 recommends using equestrian crossings to cross the road when they are available.
4. What action is advised at level crossings with a certain sign? Give one answer
A Dismount the horse
B Speed up
C Stop and wait
D Take an alternate route
Correct Answer: A Dismount the horse
Explanation: Rule 54 advises to dismount at level crossings where a ‘horse rider dismount’ sign is displayed.
5. What laws does Rule 54 reference? Give one answer
A Civil Aviation Act 1982
B Highway Act 1835 and Roads (Scotland) Act 1984
C Public Health Act 1961
D Traffic Management Act 2004
Correct Answer: B Highway Act 1835 and Roads (Scotland) Act 1984
Explanation: Rule 54 references the Highway Act 1835 and Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 regarding horse riding restrictions.