You are driving on a rural motorway and see animals being herded in a field next to an exit slip road. As you leave the motorway, you notice some of the animals have moved close to the road and a person in reflective clothing is walking ahead of the herd with a white light. What should this situation make you most aware of as you approach?

Explanation

The Highway Code Rule 58 says animals being herded should be kept under control, with someone walking ahead to warn other road users, especially near bends or hills, and using reflective clothing and lights in the dark. When you see this, you should anticipate animals may move onto or near the road and be ready to slow down or stop. Using the horn or trying to pass quickly could startle the animals and create more danger.