Dependent on the length of the horn blast, however
Yup. A quick tap of the horn or double tap is fine. Even a 1 second blast. Once we get into 2 seconds blast territory, it transitions to rude, with 3+ seconds going up linearly on the deranged jackass scale
It’s the difference of saying hey and HHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYY! @#$@!#$!@@$@#$!
The only polite way is to lay on the horn non-stop while following them to their destination (so they know you’re there), when they stop, get out, approach them as quickly as possible (to be respectful of their time) to thank them for going
This is generally accepted in any situation and is loved by many drivers.
Was it ever rude? Like, get going. Obviously need a wake up either way.
As others have mentioned the way you honk can be rude. And honking too quickly.
It’s not rude where I live. You generally give them a short double honk and then you see them wave in the mirror to say sorry as they start moving. I usually give 3-5 seconds before I do it.
In my opinion, if sufficient time has passed… it was never rude. It’s rude to not pay attention and cause the last three cars to miss the light.
Agreed.
If you’re the line leader, you have a duty to get your ass moving.
I feel like some people always have their hand hovering over the horn, just waiting for the light to turn green to smash their hand down on it.
There have been times where I was genuinely grateful somebody honked at me because I was zoned at a green light so no I don’t think it’s rude as long as you’re not harassing the person
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I can’t believe just how many people are so nonchalant about anyone using their phone while driving.
I never even reach for mine when I’m behind the wheel, even when stopped at a red light. Slippery slope, I want to keep that habit “clean” and doing that starts to slowly blur the line and make is harder for the habit to stick.
Today I sat at a green light for at least 10 seconds because the person ahead of me was visibly taking a selfie
Can confirm. My parents are always like that.
