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Rule 215 Test

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These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 215. There are 6 questions in this test. You need to answer 5 out of 6 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. How should you approach horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles on the road? Give one answer
A Maintain regular speed
B Overtake quickly
C Pass wide and slowly
D Use the horn to alert them
Correct Answer: C Pass wide and slowly
Explanation: When approaching or overtaking horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles, it's important to pass wide and slowly for safety.
2. What speed should you slow down to when you see a horse on a road? Give one answer
A 20 mph
B A maximum of 10 mph
C No need to slow down
D The posted speed limit
Correct Answer: B A maximum of 10 mph
Explanation: When encountering a horse on the road, drivers should slow down to a maximum of 10 mph to ensure safety.
3. What should you avoid doing to not startle horses on the road? Give one answer
A Do not sound your horn or rev your engine
B Drive close to encourage them to move
C Flash your lights
D Wave your arms
Correct Answer: A Do not sound your horn or rev your engine
Explanation: Sounding the horn or revving the engine can startle horses; hence, these actions should be avoided.
4. What is the recommended passing distance from horses? Give one answer
A 1 metre
B As close as the road allows
C At least 2 metres
D No specific distance is necessary
Correct Answer: C At least 2 metres
Explanation: When passing horses, allow at least 2 metres of space to ensure their safety and that of their riders.
5. Why should extra care be taken around horse riders, especially children? Give one answer
A Children always ride in groups
B Children usually ride faster
C Horses are generally well-trained
D Horses can be unpredictable
Correct Answer: D Horses can be unpredictable
Explanation: Extra care is needed around horse riders, especially children, as horses can be unpredictable, despite the rider's efforts.
6. What should you do when you encounter feral or semi-feral ponies on the road? Give one answer
A Honk to alert them to move
B Ignore them as they are used to traffic
C Speed up to pass them quickly
D Treat them with the same consideration as ridden horses
Correct Answer: D Treat them with the same consideration as ridden horses
Explanation: Feral or semi-feral ponies, like in the New Forest, Exmoor, and Dartmoor, require the same consideration as ridden horses.