Road Users Requiring Extra Care

It can be safer for groups of cyclists to ride two abreast in these situations. Allow them to do so for their own safety, to ensure they can see and be seen. - [Rule 213](rule_213)

You should look and listen for... traffic officer and incident support vehicles using flashing amber lights. - [Rule 219](rule_219)

If the rider looks over their shoulder it could mean that they intend to pull out, turn right or change direction. Give them time and space to do so. - [Rule 212](rule_212)

Do not scare animals by sounding your horn, revving your engine or accelerating rapidly once you have passed them. - [Rule 214](rule_214)

On unrestricted dual carriageways, motor vehicles first used on or after 1 January 1947 with a maximum speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or less (such as tractors) MUST use a flashing amber beacon. - [Rule 225](rule_225)

Feral or semi feral ponies found in areas such as the New Forest, Exmoor and Dartmoor require the same consideration as ridden horses when approaching or passing. - [Rule 215](rule_215)

Horse riders are often children, so take extra care and remember riders may ride in double file when escorting a young or inexperienced horse or rider. - [Rule 215](rule_215)

These may need extra road space to turn or to deal with a hazard that you are not able to see. - [Rule 221](rule_221)

Do not brake harshly on approach to a junction or roundabout, as a following vehicle may not have the same view as you. - [Rule 219](rule_219)

These small vehicles travel at a maximum speed of 8 mph (12 km/h). - [Rule 220](rule_220)