Horses officers and processions — Indiana Permit Test

A rider of a horse or horse-drawn vehicle on a public highway has the same rights and duties as a motor vehicle driver.

Horses spook easily, so approach slowly and watch for the rider's hand signals.

A rider of a horse or horse-drawn vehicle has the same rights and responsibilities of a motor vehicle driver when riding on a public highway.

When a police officer directs traffic, the officer's command must be obeyed even if it differs from the signal or sign.

The officer can see what the signal cannot, such as a crash or an emergency.

In such a case, the law enforcement officer’s command is the one that must be obeyed.

An official procession, such as a funeral procession, has the right of way even when a traffic signal says otherwise.

Breaking into a procession splits it and can cause crashes at the intersection.

Official processions, such as a funeral procession, have the right of way regardless of a traffic signal that indicates otherwise.

What rights does a person riding a horse on a public highway have?

The same as a motor vehicle driver. Horses spook easily, so approach slowly and watch for the rider's hand signals. Indiana Driver's Manual, p.53: “A rider of a horse or horse-drawn vehicle has the same rights and responsibilities of a motor vehicle driver when riding on a public highway.”