Horn use — Delaware Permit Test

If there is no immediate danger, a light tap on the horn should be all you need.

A long blast for a small warning startles people into doing something sudden.

If there is no immediate danger, a light tap on the horn should be all you need.

Give the horn a light tap when coming to a place where you cannot see ahead, like a steep hill, a sharp curve, or leaving a narrow alley.

A driver coming out of a blind alley cannot see the walker passing the end of it.

When coming to a place where you cannot see what is ahead – like a steep hill, a sharp curve, or exiting a narrow alley.

If there is danger, sound a sharp blast on your horn, such as when a child or older person is about to walk, run or ride into the street.

A light tap may not be enough to stop a child running out after a ball.

If there is danger, do not be afraid to sound a sharp blast on your horn.

Do not use your horn to make someone drive faster or get out of the way, to point out another driver's error, to greet a friend, or around blind pedestrians.

A horn blast beside a blind walker can freeze or confuse them in the street.

Encouraging someone to drive faster or get out of the way.

When there is no immediate danger, how should you use your horn?

A light tap. A long blast for a small warning startles people into doing something sudden. Delaware Driver Manual, p.120: “If there is no immediate danger, a light tap on the horn should be all you need.”