Clause 7.4

When entering the road from an adjacent territory or from a secondary road in areas with limited visibility, the driver of a cart (sleigh) must lead the animal by the bridle or rein.

Application: this clause directly establishes the obligation of the driver of a horse-drawn cart (sleigh) when leaving an adjacent territory in conditions of limited visibility—not to ride on the cart, but to lead the animal by the bridle (rein).

Clause 1.10 (term "Adjacent territory")

Adjacent territory — an area adjacent to the edge of the carriageway and not intended for through traffic, but only for entry to yards, parking lots, gas stations, construction sites, etc., or exit from them.

Application: the question describes precisely the exit from such a territory onto the road, i.e., a situation to which the requirement of clause 7.4 applies.

Clause 1.10 (term "Limited visibility")

Limited visibility — visibility of the road in the direction of travel, limited by the geometric parameters of the road, roadside engineering structures, plantings and other objects, as well as vehicles.

Application: the question specifies the condition "in areas with limited visibility," which is a direct basis for fulfilling the special requirement of clause 7.4.

That is, the correct answer is "Lead the animal by the bridle or rein," given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, exiting from an adjacent territory in conditions of limited visibility obliges the driver of a cart (sleigh) to lead the animal by the bridle (rein) in accordance with clause 7.4.

When a horse-drawn cart exits from an adjacent area, this refers to leaving, for example, a yard, parking lot, gas station, or another place not intended for through traffic. At such an exit, the driver must safely merge into road traffic and not create obstacles for other participants.

Particular danger arises where visibility is limited, that is, when the driver cannot see approaching vehicles in advance due to a turn, fences, buildings, plantings, or other obstacles. In such conditions, a car may appear suddenly, and there is less time to react.

An additional risk is associated with the animal itself. A horse or other draft animal may be frightened by noise or the sudden appearance of a motor vehicle, jerk sharply, accelerate, or change direction. If the driver is sitting on the cart at this moment, control may not be precise enough, and the situation can quickly become unmanageable.

Therefore, clause 7.4 of the Traffic Rules establishes a special requirement: when entering the road from an adjacent area or from a secondary road at a place with limited visibility, the driver of a horse-drawn cart must switch to maximum control of the animal, that is, lead it alongside, holding the bridle or rein. This allows for better assessment of the situation, reduces speed to a minimum, and prevents sudden movements of the animal when vehicles appear.

Thus, the correct answer is "Lead the animal by the bridle or rein," since in a place with limited visibility, the Traffic Rules require increased control over the animal when entering the road to avoid its unpredictable behavior and not create a danger to traffic.