Revision question · Road and traffic signs

Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn?

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When another road user poses a danger

When the road is blocked by queuing traffic

When it's used only briefly

When signalling that you've just arrived

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When another road user poses a dangerThis was the right answer

When your vehicle is stationary, only sound the horn if you think there's a risk of danger from another road user. Don't use it just to attract someone's attention. This causes unnecessary noise and could be misleading.

Reviewed reading for this question

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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