Horse-drawn vehicles sign

What it means

Horse-drawn vehicles are likely to be in the road ahead.

The symbol shows a horse pulling a cart. It warns that horse-drawn vehicles may be on the road.

Slow down, be patient, and pass wide and slowly when it is safe. Do not sound your horn or rev your engine.

Where you'll see it

On rural roads, especially where horse-drawn vehicles are used regularly.

Rules to know

• The sign warns of horse-drawn vehicles likely to be in the road.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 14

• Be particularly careful of horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles, especially when approaching, overtaking, passing or moving away. Always pass wide and slowly.

  The Highway Code, Rule 215

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Passing close and fast.

  Instead: Slow down to a maximum of 10 mph when you see a horse on the road, and pass wide (Rule 215).

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AHorse-drawn vehicles likely in the road
• BAn electrified overhead cable ahead
• CTest your brakes
• DTrams cross the road ahead

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