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Rule 214 Test

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These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 214. 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. What should you do when passing animals on the road? Give one answer
A Drive slowly and give them plenty of room
B Only slow down for large animals
C Speed up to pass quickly
D Use your horn to alert them
Correct Answer: A Drive slowly and give them plenty of room
Explanation: When passing animals, it's important to drive slowly and give them ample room to prevent scaring or harming them.
2. How should you react if you encounter a herd of animals blocking the road? Give one answer
A Continue driving at a normal speed
B Honk to encourage them to move
C Stop and switch off your engine until they have left the road
D Try to drive around them
Correct Answer: C Stop and switch off your engine until they have left the road
Explanation: If the road is blocked by a herd of animals, stop and turn off your engine until they've cleared the road.
3. What should you avoid doing to not scare animals near the road? Give one answer
A Avoid sounding your horn, revving your engine or accelerating rapidly
B Drive closely behind them
C Flash your lights
D Wave your arms out of the window
Correct Answer: A Avoid sounding your horn, revving your engine or accelerating rapidly
Explanation: To avoid scaring animals, do not sound your horn, rev your engine, or accelerate rapidly after passing them.
4. Why should you keep your speed down on narrow country roads? Give one answer
A Because the road quality is often poor
B Due to legal speed limits
C To save fuel
D To watch out for animals on unfenced roads
Correct Answer: D To watch out for animals on unfenced roads
Explanation: On narrow country roads, especially with unfenced areas, animals may appear unexpectedly, requiring slower driving.
5. What should you do when you see animals being led, driven or ridden? Give one answer
A Ignore them and maintain speed
B Overtake them quickly
C Sound your horn as a warning
D Take extra care
Correct Answer: D Take extra care
Explanation: When animals are being led, driven, or ridden on the road, extra care should be taken to ensure their and your safety.