Revision question · Road and traffic signs

When may you sound your vehicle's horn?

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To give you right of way

To attract a friend’s attention

To warn others of your presence

To make slower drivers move over

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Never sound your vehicle's horn aggressively. You mustn't sound it in a built-up area between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am, or when you're stationary, unless another road user poses a danger. Don't scare animals by sounding your horn.

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Rule 112Highway Code rule · The horn warns of presence; stationary use requires another road user posing danger, not greeting or impatience.

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