A person riding on horseback on an Oregon road raises a hand as you approach. What must you do?
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A.
Continue at speed; the rider is just waving.
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B.
Stop and do not use your horn or make loud, sudden noises. Correct
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C.
Honk to alert the horse of your presence.
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D.
Pass quickly to clear the area as fast as possible.
The answer is "Stop and do not use your horn or make loud, sudden noises."
A raised hand from a person on horseback (or leading an animal) means the animal is frightened. You must stop your vehicle, unless stopping would cause a collision. Do not use your horn or make other loud, sudden noises near the animal; those are exactly the stimuli that cause a frightened horse to bolt. Wait until it is safe to proceed.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. Continue at speed; the rider is just waving.
A raised hand specifically signals that the animal is frightened, not a casual wave. You must stop. Misreading: Treats the raised hand as a casual wave; the manual states it specifically means the animal is frightened.
C. Honk to alert the horse of your presence.
Honking is exactly what frightens the horse and is prohibited near the animal. Misreading: Applies the general 'horn as warning' instinct; the manual specifically prohibits horn use and other loud, sudden noises near the animal.
D. Pass quickly to clear the area as fast as possible.
Passing quickly does not help; the manual requires you to stop unless stopping would cause a collision. Misreading: Substitutes 'pass quickly' for the manual's instruction to stop your vehicle when a rider raises a hand.
This question tests your knowledge of Emergencies in Oregon. Source: Oregon Driver Manual, "Safe & Responsible Driving, Avoiding a Collision, Animals," p.75..
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