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Can you sound the horn to warn others against imminent danger?

Can you sound the horn to warn others against imminent danger?

Description

Art. 3 para. 1 and art. 29 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, this is the primary purpose of the audible warning signal. According to Art. 29 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver may use the horn to warn of danger. For example, it can be used when a pedestrian suddenly steps onto the roadway, to avoid hitting them. Misusing the audible warning signal in other situations, for instance to hurry someone along, is forbidden.

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