"A car horn is a critical safety device. According to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 101, "all vehicles must have a horn audible from at least 200 feet." As a PennDoT certified vehicle safety inspector, I actually had to test horns to make sure they were loud enough to be heard 200 feet away. And in my nearly 60 years of working on cars, every one I've ever worked on has had a horn- for good reason."
"Only use your horn to make other drivers or pedestrians aware of your presence, such as at a blind corner or intersection, or to avoid a collision. According to personal injury attorney Paul Hernandez, "A horn is primarily a safety tool and should be used to prevent accidents rather than express frustration." Hernandez added, "If another driver, cyclist, or pedestrian is unaware of a hazard or is about to enter your path, a short honk can alert them in time to avoid a collision."
FMVSS No. 101 requires vehicle horns to be audible at least 200 feet, and inspectors test horns for audibility. Horns should be used to alert others at blind corners, intersections, or when a collision is imminent, and a short honk can warn drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians of hazards. A brief tap after five or six seconds can signal a green light. Excessive or aggressive honking escalates tensions and can contribute to road rage. Horns evolved from steam-powered and rubber-bulb designs to exhaust and modern electric systems.
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