Road signs, markings, and vehicle markings•Rule 214
Driving Safely Near Animals
Animals. When passing animals, drive slowly. Give them plenty of room and be ready to stop. Do not scare animals by sounding your horn, revving your engine or accelerating rapidly once you have passed them. Look out for animals being led, driven or ridden on the road and take extra care. Keep your speed down at bends and on narrow country roads. If a road is blocked by a herd of animals, stop and switch off your engine until they have left the road. Watch out for animals on unfenced roads.
💡Example
You must slow right down and give animals plenty of space, being prepared to stop and never frightening them with your horn, loud engine noise or sudden acceleration. For example, if you see a horse and rider on a narrow country lane, ease off the accelerator, pass very slowly with a wide gap, and be ready to stop; if a farmer is moving cattle across the road, wait with your engine off until the herd has completely cleared the road.
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