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You approach a person riding a horse on the roadside. What is the safest action?
- A.Honk to warn the rider as you get close
- B.Slow down and pass carefully with extra space
- C.Speed past before the horse notices you
- D.Flash your high beams to signal the rider
Correct answer
B. Slow down and pass carefully with extra space
Why
Slow down and pass a horse and rider carefully with extra space. A sudden horn, lights, or fast pass can startle the animal and endanger the rider.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 11: Sharing the Road · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-128).