How to Use the Car Horn?
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Correct usage of the car horn is as follows: 1. When driving on mountain roads with many sharp turns or S-curves, honk before entering these curves to alert oncoming vehicles; 2. Slow down and honk in advance when approaching intersections, forks, towns, or busy sections; 3. Do not use the horn to alert pedestrians or non-motorized vehicles in front of the car or at intersections; Horn use is prohibited in hospitals, residential areas, schools, tunnels, and garages. 4. When driving on mountain roads with many sharp turns or S-curves, honk before entering these curves to alert oncoming vehicles. Especially on curves with cliffs on the outside, most drivers tend to drift toward the center of the road, which can easily cause accidents if there is oncoming traffic.
I've been thinking about using the horn for years on the road. That round button in the middle of the steering wheel, a light tap gives a short beep as a polite reminder—like when the car in front is distracted by their phone and misses the green light. A long, firm press is reserved for emergencies, such as when an electric scooter suddenly darts out from a blind spot. It's best to use the horn sparingly in residential areas, especially early in the morning when it might startle elderly people or children, and extra caution is needed on rainy or foggy days when the sound doesn't carry far. I remember once using the horn before a sharp mountain curve to alert oncoming traffic, which helped avoid a scrape—it can truly be a lifesaver at critical moments. There's even a technique to pressing it: use the pad of your finger instead of the nail, which feels more natural and prevents slipping.
