Using the horn

[osprey]

Why are so many motorists so reluctant to use the horn? I use a B-road connecting a small village to a much larger one at least 3 times a day and I promise you that I am the ONLY one who ever uses the horn despite the fact that there are 9 blind corners as well as several other places where just a quick toot on the horn would have saved many accidents in the past as there are ten houses that have blind entrances. The number of accidents so far this year are well into double figures and the vast majority of these would have been prevented if the horn had been used. The speed limit for 90% of the road used to be 60 mph up until November last year before it was reduced to 30mph for its entire length; despite this vehicles still exceed the limit and I cannot for the life of me understand why people are so reluctant to use the horn.

[R1Geezer]

So you're that annoying tw&t who keep tooting his kin horn all the way up the road!

[osprey]

Zacsmaster - I am an Advanced Motorist and have been since 1982 and agree with you about the sensible speed; however the majority of the drivers who use the road ignore the speed limit.

R1Geezer - at least you know there is a vehicle coming the other way, whereas I haven't got a clue that you are coming.

[sandmaster]

I was taught to drive at a speed suitable for the circumstances and not to rely on the horn. These days I use a bus service and out of all the drivers I encounter only one uses the horn on a blind corner. I always think it bad practice.

[oldhamfan]

I am also an advanced driver and wouldn't hesitate to use a horn note on a blind bend.

[chas2008]

the continentals are keen on using there horns, just normal driving to them .
in this country someone is bound to take exception thinking you are honking at them and drag you out of the car and punch your lights out !! it happens..

[tali1]

I always use the horn when its essential ......ie- when i see a fit babe .Beep Beep! LOL!

[pagey]

You use your horn to warn others of your presence, not that you are flying around a blind bend and expect them to react.

Imagine if you lived in a house near that blind bend. It would drive you insane.

[oldhamfan]

What about your presence on a blind bend then? Are you an advanced driver? I expect not.