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Written question asked by David Nuttall (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 April 2017. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 April 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Horse Riding

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Government is taking to help protect horse riders on the roads; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Highway Code provides advice to be particularly careful around horse riders.

The THINK! “Have Some Horse Sense on the Road” campaign reminds motorists of the need to be patient when they encounter horses.

The driving theory test contains questions about how drivers should interact with horse riders; and the hazard perception test includes a number of clips where horse riders are the hazard, either directly or indirectly. These clips are updated periodically.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71942
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Horse riding Safety Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk