Horses scare easily and that the riders are often young people with little traffic experience.

Consider the following when passing a rider on horseback:

• Avoid using the horn, playing loud music or creating unnecessary engine noise.
• Avoid using full beam headlights.
• Pass at an appropriate speed and with plenty of sideways clearance.
• Try to make eye contact with the rider or person leading the horse.
• Accelerate gently after passing.

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